Description
A bold and flavorful dish featuring salmon fillets coated in a spicy Cajun marinade, perfect for a dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (preferably wild-caught)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or fresh salad for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the salmon fillets in the marinade and let them sit for 15 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Place the marinated salmon on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with your choice of cooked rice or fresh salad.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is of high quality for best results. You can adjust spice levels according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg