Cajun Salmon with Rice & Asparagus
Crispy-skinned salmon seasoned with cajun spice, served over fluffy rice with roasted asparagus and a simple pan sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil; add rice and simmer covered until tender, ~18 minutes.
Step 2
Pat salmon dry, rub both sides with cajun seasoning, then coat with 1 tbsp oil.
Step 3
Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Sear salmon skin-side up for 3 minutes without moving until skin crisps, then flip once and cook 2 minutes more.
Step 5
Toss asparagus with salt and pepper on the skillet's empty side; cook uncovered 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 6
Serve salmon and asparagus alongside the cooked rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- saucepan with lid
- wooden spoon
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