Cajun Salmon with Lemon Aioli

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…

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.

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.

Cajun Salmon with Lemon Aioli

spicy flavorful baked salmon with a creamy lemon aioli

5 from 1 vote

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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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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?

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