Baked Cajun-Spiced Salmon with Citrus Butter Sauce

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Oven-baked salmon fillets coated in a smoky Cajun spice blend and topped with a bright citrus butter sauce. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, Cajun seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rub 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) with 1 tbsp olive oil, then evenly coat each with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
  2. Step 2: Place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: While the salmon bakes, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to create the citrus butter sauce.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the citrus butter sauce over the baked salmon and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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