Cajun Salmon

How to Make Cajun Salmon

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1. Mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper.

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2. Pat the salmon dry, brush with the oil and press the spice mix onto the flesh side.

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3. Heat a heavy frying pan over high heat. Cook the salmon spice-side down for 4 minutes, turn and cook for 4 minutes more.

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4. Serve with the lime wedges.

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Small Things That Help

• Adjust the cayenne to taste.
• Use a very hot pan.
• If your pan runs hot, check at 3 minutes.
• Open a window for the smoke.

If You're Missing Something

• Lemon is the everyday swap for limes in this kind of dish — the acidity plays the same role even though the flavour is not identical.
• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried thyme at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

Serving Suggestions

• Dirty rice
• Coleslaw
• Corn on the cob
• Avocado salad

Leftovers and Storage

Keeps in the fridge for 1 day. Flake into salads.

Questions About Cajun Salmon

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.