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Cajun Blackened Salmon

Name: Cajun Blackened Salmon
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp butter, melted; Lemon wedges; Fresh parsley; Cajun remoulade or tartar sauce

4.8(2)

12 min

Time

400°F

Temp

330 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Salmon

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on

1 tbsp olive oil

Cajun Seasoning

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Finish

2 tbsp butter, melted

Lemon wedges

Fresh parsley

Cajun remoulade or tartar sauce

Equipment

Steps

1
Pat salmon dry. Mix all Cajun seasoning ingredients together.
2
Brush fillets with olive oil and coat generously with Cajun seasoning on the flesh side.
3
Place skin-side down. Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until the spice crust is dark and the fish flakes easily.
4
Drizzle with melted butter and a squeeze of lemon. Garnish with parsley.
5
Serve with remoulade, rice, and roasted vegetables.

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Tip: The higher heat is intentional — it creates the signature blackened char on the spices without overcooking the fish. Pull at 125°F internal for perfectly moist salmon.

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