Baked Cajun-Spiced Salmon with Roasted Garlic Aioli

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Oven-baked salmon fillets seasoned with bold Cajun spices, served alongside a creamy roasted garlic aioli. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, Cajun seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 4 salmon fillets skin-side down. Brush each fillet with 2 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  3. Step 3: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has an opaque pink color.
  4. Step 4: While the salmon bakes, make the aioli by combining 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 4 mashed roasted garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp paprika in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Serve the baked Cajun-spiced salmon with a dollop of roasted garlic aioli on the side.

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