Baked Cajun-Spiced Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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Salmon fillets coated in a smoky Cajun spice blend, baked to flaky perfection, and topped with a zesty garlic lemon butter sauce. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, Cajun seasoning, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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 American cuisine 430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and brush each with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season evenly with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3: While salmon bakes, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 4: Remove salmon from oven and spoon the garlic lemon butter sauce over each fillet before serving.