Best Cajun Salmon Recipes

CAJUN BLACKENED SALMON RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all the Cajun spice rub ingredients and stir.
• Place the salmon fillets on a cutting board and rub the olive oil over all sides of the salmon fillets.
• Sprinkle the spice rub over the salmon, using your hands to ensure all sides are covered.
• Cook on a BBQ over a medium to high heat for 2 minutes per side. The outside should start to blacken and crisp, leaving the salmon juicy inside.
• Once the salmon is cooked set aside.
• In a large bowl, add all of the salsa ingredients and stir well.
• Serve the salmon with an extra sprinkling of parsley alongside the salsa.
• Enjoy!

CAJUN BLACKENED SALMON

Steps:

• Mix together spices in an airtight jar and shake until well blended.
• Sprinkle cajun spice liberally over salmon fillets on both sides.
• Melt butter in a large pan over medium high heat until sizzling hot.
• Place salmon fillets in butter and cook each side 4-8 minutes, depending on the size of the fillet. Be sure to cook one whole side before flipping to blacken properly.

CAJUN SPICED SALMON

Steps:

• Put the salmon in a bowl, pour over the lime juice and leave the salmon to 'cure' for 5 mins. Meanwhile, mix all the spices together with the sugar. Lift the salmon out of the lime juice and roll in the spices so it's completely coated.
• Heat grill to high. Grease a baking tray, then sit the salmon, flesh-side up, on the tray. Grill for 5 mins, until the salmon is cooked through and the edges are starting to blacken. While the salmon is cooking, gently mix all the salsa ingredients together with the roughly chopped coriander. When the fish is cooked, serve with the salsa, some rice and the coriander sprigs.

THE BEST CAJUN BLACKENED SALMON EVER.

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium high heat. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons (depending on how spicy you like it) of Cajun's Choice Blackened Seasoning and garlic. Stir constantly for 1 minute to blend flavors. Slow the cooking of the butter and the garlic by adding wine. Stir constantly and cook for 1 minute. Add fish fillets and cook until fish flakes apart. Squeeze lemon over fish and serve.

CAJUN AIR FRYER SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Mist fillets with cooking spray. Combine Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle onto a plate. Press flesh sides of fillets into the seasoning mixture.
• Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Mist salmon again lightly with cooking spray.
• Cook for 8 minutes. Remove from air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

CAJUN SALMON CAKES WITH LEMON-GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• To prepare aioli, combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
• To prepare cakes, combine salmon and next 5 ingredients (through mustard) in a medium bowl. Divide salmon mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each portion into a (1/2-inch-thick) patty.
• Dredge patties in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place patties in pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and heated through.
• Serve aioli over salmon.

CAJUN BLACKENED SALMON

Steps:

• 1. Preheat grill. Generously grease or oil the grill grates.
• 2. Thoroughly combine all the seasonings (from paprika to cumin) in a bowl, and set seasoning blend aside.
• 3. With half of the melted butter (1/4 cup), brush both sides of all the fillets. Rub the seasoning blend over both sides of all of the fillets. Drizzle 1/8 cup of the melted butter over the fillets.
• 4. Place fillets on hot grill, buttered side down, and grill until blackened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets over, drizzle the remaining 1/8 cup of melted butter across the top of each fillet, and continue grilling for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the second side is blackened and the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork at the thickets part.

GRILLED CAJUN SALMON WITH TOMATO PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; rub onto salmon.
• Place salmon, skin side down, on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and cook, turning once, until fish flakes easily when tested, about 10 minutes -- OR bake in preheated 350F oven for about 10 minutes.
• SALSA: Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tbsp juice.
• Combine with remaining ingredients & serve over salmon.

PAN-FRIED CAJUN SALMON

Steps:

• Brush the salmon fillets with lemon juice and pan fry for 4-5 minutes, skin side up. Turn, brush again with lemon juice, and sprinkle with the Cajun Seasoning.
• Fry for a further 4-5 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through.
• Meanwhile, mix the pepper, onion, cucumber and tomatoes in a bowl. Stir in the olive oil, vinegar and cilantro and season to taste.
• Serve the salmon and the salsa with your choice of green vegetables.

SHEET-PAN CAJUN SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place salmon on a plate, skin side up. Using a sharp knife, make a cut into the skin about 1/8-inch deep, in 3 different places, making sure not to cut all the way through the flesh. In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil with the Cajun seasoning, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour over the salmon to coat it on both sides and set aside to marinate.
• To a rimmed sheet pan, add potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Toss to coat and roast for about 15 minutes until tender. (Larger potatoes may take longer.)
• As potatoes roast, toss the asparagus with the garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
• Move the potatoes to one end of the pan and place salmon skin side up next to them. Add asparagus in an even layer to the other end of the pan, and roast everything together for 10 to 13 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and the salmon is cooked to taste. If you'd like the skin to be crispy, you can transfer the vegetables from the pan to a serving platter and pop the fish under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.

CAJUN SALMON SANDWICH WITH GOAT CHEESE AND LEMON MAYONNAISE ON CIABATTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season salmon with Seafood Cajun Seasoning. In a medium saute pan, saute salmon in butter on medium-high heat, fat side down, until golden brown. Using a metal spatula turn salmon over and cook until golden brown. Transfer salmon onto a sizzle plate or small sheet tray and place in oven for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest.
• Slice ciabatta roll lengthwise and place under broiler until lightly golden. Spread Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise on roll. Arrange salmon, lettuce, tomatoes and onions on roll.
• In a medium bowl, combine cayenne pepper, kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic, onion powder, gumbo file and crab boil seasoning.
• In a medium bowl, mix goat cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

CAJUN SALMON

Steps:

• Brush a little oil in a frying pan and preheat the pan.
• Combine the spices for the salmon in a small bowl.
• Turn the salmon fillets in the spices, covering all sides.
• Place the salmon fillets (skin side under) in the hot frying pan.
• Fry for 4 minutes before turning over and frying for another 3 minutes or until done.
• Serve with mashed potatoes and spinach.

CRISPY CAJUN SALMON CROQUETTES

Steps:

• 1. Mix salmon, lemon zest, juice, and seasonings in a medium sized mixing bowl.
• 2. Add eggs, mayo, and cracker crumbs. Mix well. Note: I had some leftover assorted crackers from the holidays that I needed to use up.....but you could use crushed saltines or breadcrumbs.
• 3. Put the bowl in the fridge and let chill for half an hour.
• 4. Preheat oven to 450. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and generously coat with oil (I used peanut oil).
• 5. Spread panko bread crumbs on a large plate. Using a half cup scoop, form patties and coat both sides well with the panko. This made 7 good sized patties.
• 6. Place on baking sheet and lightly brush tops with more oil. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake an additional 8-10 minutes.
• 7. I served these with a "Boom" sauce that I found on Pinterest and tweaked slightly : BOOM SAUCE 1 cup mayo, 1/3 cup ketchup, 2 T Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, a dab of horseradish, and a pinch of salt. Whisk ingredients and store in fridge.

CAJUN SALMON SANDWICH WITH GOAT CHEESE AND LEMON MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season the salmon with Seafood Cajun Seasoning.
• In a medium saute pan, saute salmon in butter on medium-high heat, fat side down, until golden brown. Using a metal spatula turn salmon over and cook until golden brown. Transfer salmon onto a small sheet tray and place in oven for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest.
• Slice ciabatta roll lengthwise and place under broiler until lightly golden. Spread Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise on roll. Arrange salmon, lettuce, tomatoes and onions on roll. Enjoy!
• Seafood Cajun Seasoning:.
• In a medium bowl, combine cayenne pepper, kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic, onion powder, gumbo file and crab boil seasoning.
• Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise:.
• In a medium bowl, mix goat cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

JACOB'S GRILLED CAJUN SALMON WITH ROASTED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). (If using a countertop induction oven, use "Auto-Cook" option 2. Choose setting and enter fish weight.)
• Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over fingerling potatoes in the bowl. Season with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
• Rub 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over each salmon fillet. Season each with 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning. Arrange salmon, skin-side up, in center of a cast iron skillet or baking dish. (Place salmon on the grill pan if using countertop induction oven.)
• Bake in the preheated oven until bottom of salmon is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip salmon and continue cooking until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. (For countertop induction oven, cook on medium-high grill setting for 1 1/2 minutes with skin side up. Flip and grill salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes more.)
• Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir potatoes until browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Combine remaining 1 teaspoon garlic powder, butter, thyme, and sage in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until butter is melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Mix well. Pour over cooked potatoes.
• Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed. Toss microgreens and dressing together in a bowl.
• Place salmon on serving plates; garnish with micro greens. Serve potatoes alongside.

GRILLED CAJUN SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat Grill to 500 degrees on High.
• Slice salmon fillet into five equal pieces.
• Place salmon pieces on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to leave 3" excess all around.
• Coat salmon with 1 teaspoon olive oil (I prefer using a spray bottle for my olive oil, approximately 5 sprays).
• Sprinkle same side of salmon with half the spices and rub into fish.
• If using optional sauce, spread all of the sauce atop spice and rub into fish.
• Flip the salmon pieces over and coat other side with 1 teaspoon olive oil and remaining spices, rub into fish.
• Fold edges of foil up and slide onto hot covered grill cooking on high for about 7 minutes. Carefully flip each piece and continue to grill for 5-6 more minutes.
• Carefully move to serving platter, enjoy hot off the grill with a fresh garden salad.

ORANGE-CAJUN GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Check salmon for pin bones and remove.
• Combine cajun spices, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
• Rub over all surfaces of fillets.
• Saute fillet in oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.
• Turn and saute an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Blend marmalade and lime juice; swirl in pan until melted.
• Carefully turn fish to glaze on all sides.
• Fish is done when it begins to flake when tested with a fork.
• Serve with lime wedges.

CAJUN BLACKENED SALMON WITH PUREED PEAS AND DOOR STOP FRIES

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes into very fat chips, heat some oil in a large frying pan and fry chips until cooked and crisp, turning constantly, to brown on all sides. Alternatively fry in a chip fryer if you have one.
• Coat salmon with Cajun seasoning, heat a small amount of oil in a pan, place salmon skin side down and fry for 4-5 minutes, turn and fry for a further 4-5 Min's. Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of the fillet.
• Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add peas and boil for about 5 Min's. Drain and puree peas with butter, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender.
• To serve: Divide puree mix between 4 plates, place salmon on top, and stack chips on top of each other.

CAJUN MAYO SAUCE WITH EASY CAJUN SEARED SALMON!

Steps:

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• 2. Get all ingredients ready! DON'T GET THE SALMON INGREDIENTS YET!!!
• 3. Salmon ingredients;
• 4. INGREDIENTS FOR CAJUN MAYO SAUCE:
• 5. Combine shallot, celery, parsley and mayonnaise in a bowl, whisking to combine.
• 6. Whisk in mustard, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire, paprika, hot sauce and lemon juice. Whisk to combine all ingredients, and place a top on bowl and refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
• 7. After to Cajun Sauce married in the refrigerator for about 36 hours, get all ingredients for the salmon---(follow direction on frozen salmon).
• 8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 9. Season the skinless side of the salmon with the Cajun seasoning and salt. Place by in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
• 10. Melt the butter with olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or non stick skillet, on med-high heat. Add the whole garlic cloves. Let the garlic cook about 2 minutes.
• 11. Add the salmon skin side down and sear until the skin is crispy.
• 12. Flip the salmon over and add the lemon juice. Place skillet in oven and let bake about 5 minutes depending on how thick your fillets are. Take salmon out of the oven, about 2 minutes, and put the Cajun Mayo Sauce on them. Place back in oven to finish cooking. Serve garnished with cilantro (I used green onions).
• 13. Put salmon on plate and top it with more Cajun Mayo Sauce and green onion.
• 14. I serve this with Wild Rice and herbs--- ENJOY!!

ORANGE-GLAZED "CAJUN" SALMON

Steps:

• 1. Combine Cajun Seasoning, Brown Sugar and Kosher Salt in a small bowl. On a piece of wax paper spread out your Salmon Fillets, rub mixture liberally over all surfaces of the fish.
• 2. In a large non-stick skillet heat two TBS of vegetable oil over med-high heat. Saute fillets over med-high heat for 4 minutes, turn and saute an additional 3 minutes. Turn off heat and add your marmalade and lime juice to the pan, swirl until melted, and carefully glaze your fish on all sides
• 3. Plate these beautiful fillets of Salmon with fresh Lime slices and Home-Style Fries....OH MY GOODNESS!!!