Cajun Spiced Salmon Fillet
Cajun Seasoning Mix:
In a bowl or container, blend
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Ingredients:
(2) 6 ounce wild salmon filets, about ½” thick
(2) tbl. Barbàra Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lemon, thinly sliced crosswise
Cajun Seasoning Mix
Directions:
- Place salmon fillets, skin side down, on a foil lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle Cajun Seasoning equally over both fillets and rub into the fish. *You may have a little seasoning left over.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon filets (skin side down/seasoned side up), and cook for approximately 5 minutes until the bottom of the salmon is cooked and you can easily separate the skin from the fish with a spatula. Discard skins.
- Return the partially cooked salmon to the foil lined baking sheet, seasoned side up. Top with 2-3 thin slices of lemon
- Broil salmon in a pre-heated oven (upper rack; leave oven cracked open) for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and fish is just cooked through. *Do not overcook!
- Serve with a side of broccoli florets steamed over boiling water for approximately 2-3 minutes until crisp tender. Toss with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice to taste.
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 8-10 minutes
Serves 2
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