Baked Cajun-Spiced Salmon with Garlic Butter and Asparagus

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Tender salmon fillets seasoned with bold Cajun spices, baked to flaky perfection, and topped with a fragrant garlic butter sauce alongside roasted asparagus. This American-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 450 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 1 bunch of trimmed asparagus spears on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and rub evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet next to the asparagus.
  3. Step 3: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spoon the garlic butter evenly over the salmon fillets and asparagus. Serve immediately for a flavorful and balanced meal.

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