Baked Cajun Salmon

This 15-minute recipe for baked Cajun salmon is spicy, flavorful, moist, tender, and easy to make!   

This easy baked Cajun salmon recipe is delicious, it also has little clean-up, which is perfect for a busy weeknight. The last time I visited my mother-in-law, she sent us home with a bunch of frozen fish she and her husband had caught on a fishing trip in Alaska. I normally cook my salmon with lemon and dill but this time I switched it up and seasoned the salmon with olive oil and homemade Cajun seasoning and served it with a simple tartar sauce. My whole family loved this spicy Cajun salmon and we thought the creamy tartar sauce helped cool down the spicy seasoning.

Baked Cajun Salmon

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb Sockeye salmon, skin on
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, homemade or store-bought

Serving:

• Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish, if desired
• Lemon wedges
• Tartar sauce

How to Make Baked Cajun Salmon

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

Pat the salmon very dry with paper towels then place on the prepared baking sheet skin side down.

Season the salmon by drizzling the olive oil evenly over the top of the salmon then finish by sprinkling the Cajun seasoning evenly over it.

Bake the salmon by placing it in the oven for 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, until the salmon flakes and separates easily with a fork.  Side Note: My salmon was very thin so it only took 5 minutes, but thicker pieces may take up to 8-10 minutes. 

Top with chopped fresh parsley, then serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce. Enjoy.