Easy Cajun Salmon Fillet with Lemon
This recipe is super easy and amazing! Enjoy this healthy fish with lots of non-starchy veggies and leafy greens. And to round out your personal plate, add a little whole grains or starchy veggies like mashed or roasted potatoes.
Equipment
- Baking tray
- measuring spoons
- Chef knife
- cutting board
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon fillet wild (1/2-inch thick)
- 2 teaspoons Avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning*
- 2 tbsps Fresh parsley chopped
- 1 Green onion chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Pat fillets dry and lightly brush both sides with oil. Sprinkle both sides evenly with Cajun seasoning.
- Place skin side down on baking tray. Bake for 10 - 14 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Arrange on a warmed serving platter and sprinkle with parsley and chopped green onion.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
* DIY Cajun seasoning, combine 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper with 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, chilli powder and dry mustard.
Add a little something extra, try sprinkling some toasted sesame seeds on top
Nutrition
Serving: 6ozCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 892mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1128IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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