Baked Salmon Cajun Lime (Print version)

A quick, flavorful salmon with Cajun spices and lime, perfect for a healthy main dish.

# What you need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz (170 g) each, skin on or off

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Citrus & Garnish

06 - 2 limes, 1 juiced and 1 sliced for garnish
07 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place skin-side down on the prepared tray.
03 - Combine olive oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Brush mixture evenly over salmon tops and sides.
04 - Squeeze juice of one lime evenly over the seasoned salmon fillets.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
06 - Garnish with lime slices and chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The Cajun crust creates this incredible crispy-spicy shell while the salmon stays impossibly tender inside.
  • It's genuinely ready before your rice finishes cooking, so busy weeknights suddenly feel manageable.
  • Lime cuts through the richness so perfectly that you don't need butter or heavy sauces to make it sing.
02 -
  • Overcooking salmon by just two minutes takes it from buttery to dry, so set a timer and trust it.
  • Drying the fish before seasoning makes the difference between a crust and a soggy coating.
03 -
  • Keep your oven light on and just peek inside at the twelve-minute mark instead of opening the door and letting heat escape.
  • Add lime zest to your seasoning mix if you want extra brightness that makes people ask for the recipe.

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