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Cajun Salmon with Lemon Aioli

Published: March 2, 2016 | Updated: October 15, 2019 | By Ashlee

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We love salmon, like LOVE salmon! and we have it so often it’s easy to get sick of the “same old same old” so I like to switch things up and try new things!  We also love food from ALL over the world, ESP spicy food…

it doesn't get better than a good salmon dish, super spicy cajun spices served with a creamy lemon aoili

And so I give you Cajun Salmon… like SUPER spicy! SOOOOOO hot (is it wrong that I think in movie lines? like the inflections and voice? this one is Adam Sandler in my head “Soooooo hot…”, ANYWAY) this is clean-your-sinuses spicy.

this cajun salmon is full of flavor and tons of heat

The GOOD news – you can just cut back on the spices cut it in half or just cut the super strong ones.  AND even better? The rice, while flavorful, isn’t super spicy, a nice sublte flavor.  AND even better? The lemon aioli is creamy and cooling and the perfect balance for the spice.  The spice sensitive Princess lathered her’s with the aioli, while I just added a touch.

the lemon aoili is the perfect creamy balance to this super spicy cajun salmon

Cajun Salmon with Lemon Aioli

spicy flavorful baked salmon with a creamy lemon aioli
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 13 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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Ingredients

Salmon

  • 3 lbs salmon fillet skin on, boneless
  • 1 Tbsp cajun or creole seasonings
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 lemon zested, juiced
  • 1/4 C Italian parsley minced
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Aioli

  • ½ C Mayonnaise
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed through garlic press
  • 1 Tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
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Instructions

Salmon

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
  • Mix seasoning blend together.
  • Rinse salmon, pat dry.
  • Place salmon on oven proof pan, coat both sides with olive oil.
  • Season salmon with seasoning blend, rub into salmon on both sides.
  • Place salmon skin side down, top with lemon juice and zest.
  • bake for 10 mins for each inch (so a 2 inch thick filet will cook for 20 mins) or 15 mins per lbs (so 30 mins for 2 lbs)
  • Serve with a side of cajun rice and top with Lemon Aioli

Aioli

  • In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients, and whisk well until completely combined
  • Serve over the salmon

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 513IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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salmon is always a hit at our house, baked with cajun seasoning and served with a lemon aoili and you have an amazing dinner

And there you have it, flakey, spicy, DELICIOUS… AND I can’t wait to make this one again!  What is YOUR favorite way to prepare Salmon?

This Cajun Salmon is super spicy and full of flavor, served with a lemon aoili its the perfect balance for this delicious meal

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  1. Laura @MotherWouldKnow

    March 7, 2016 at 10:49 am

    A lovely, simple way to switch up the standard salmon dinner. Love the pairing of spicy and cool.

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    • Ashlee

      May 23, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      aww thx! I love love LOVE spicy so I HAVE to find a good cool sometimes 😉

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