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Cajun Spiced Salmon

Bold, smoky spiced salmon fillets, pan seared until the edges are slightly crisp, ready in under 15 minutes.

Time
15 min
Serves
2
Effort
lazy
Calories per serving
~390 kcal
Spice
medium
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Cajun Spiced Salmon

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • salmon fillets2
  • smoked paprika1 tsp
  • garlic powder1/2 tsp
  • onion powder1/2 tsp
  • dried thyme1/2 tsp
  • cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)1/4 tsp
  • salt and pepperto taste
  • olive oil1 tbsp
  • lemon wedgesto serve

Method

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  1. 1

    In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper together.

  2. 2

    Pat the salmon fillets dry with kitchen paper, then rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each fillet.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the salmon, skin side down if using skin on, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes without moving it, until the skin is crisp.

  4. 4

    Turn the salmon over and cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes, until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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