Easy Cajun Baked Salmon
Salmon filets seasoned with cajun seasoning and baked to perfection with chopped zucchini
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 skinless salmon filets
- 1 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning or to taste
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley plus extra to garnish
- 3-4 small zucchini sliced into 1-inch quarters
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F.
- Rub the salmon with half a tablespoon of oil, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the cajun-coated salmon for about 2 minutes on one side, just until it gets a nice blackened color.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the zucchini, with the remaining half tablespoon of oil, garlic, parsley, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
- Once the salmon is nicely seared, flip it and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
- Add the zucchini next to the salmon in the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, just until the salmon flakes easily with a fork; The zucchini should remain crisp to the bite, so make sure not to overcook.
- Sprinkle with extra chopped parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- We prefer that you use skinless salmon filets. If you only have skin on filets, cook the salmon with the skin down first before flipping it to cook on the other side.
- If you do not like zucchini you may use another veggie of your choice.
- Use avocado oil instead of olive oil if needed
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 1174mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1132IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg