10-Minute Cajun Salmon
Pan-seared salmon fillet crusted with bold cajun seasoning and finished in 5 minutes flat. Spicy, smoky, and ready to plate before your rice finishes cooking.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season generously with cajun seasoning on both sides.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear salmon skin-side up for 2 minutes without moving—skin should look golden and crispy.
Step 4
Flip and cook flesh-side 1 minute until opaque around the edges but slightly translucent in the center.
Step 5
Slide onto plates and serve immediately with rice, greens, or your favorite side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- spatula
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