Flaky Oven-Baked Cajun-Rubbed Salmon

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Flaky Oven-Baked Cajun-Rubbed Salmon

If you love bold, flavorful dishes, this 4-ingredient baked Cajun Salmon is for you. It takes just 30 minutes start-to-finish, and has a spicy taste I love. Serve with sautéed or roasted vegetables and rice or potatoes for a quick weeknight dinner that never fails to impress.

Prep5

Cook25

Total30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Creole

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: chef-tested recipe, easy salmon recipe, quick and easy seafood recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 319kcal

Author: Ari Laing

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Equipment

Rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper

Ingredients

2 lb salmon fillet, skin on or off
2 Tbsp light neutral oil
2 Tbsp Cajun spice blend, or blackening spice blend
1 tsp Kosher salt
1 medium lime, zested and cut into wedges, for serving
Fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for serving

Instructions

Prepare the salmon. Preheat oven to 275°F / 135°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel, then place on the baking sheet. Drizzle the salmon with 2 Tbsp neutral oil, then season with 2 Tbsp Cajun spice blend (or blackening spice blend) and 1 tsp Kosher salt. Zest 1 lime over the top of the salmon.
Cook the salmon. Bake until barely cooked through, about 20-25 minutes (time may vary depending on the thickness of the fish — pull salmon out when it registers 120°F / 49°C in the center).
Garnish, then serve. Top with chopped fresh parsley, then serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Make ahead: Season salmon up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate and cook when ready.
Storage & reheating: Refrigerate leftovers airtight up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or at 350°F / 175°C for 8–10 minutes.
Freezing: Not ideal—texture changes when thawed. If freezing, vacuum-seal and freeze for best results.

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