EASY CAJUN SEARED SALMON

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Great tasting Salmon with a bit of a kick to it.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 salmon fillets
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 clove garlic whole
juice of 1 lemon
cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 400 degrees. Season the skinless side of the salmon with the Cajun seasoning and salt.
  • 2. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or non stick skillet. Add the whole garlic cloves. Let the garlic cook about 2 minutes. Add the salmon skin side down and sear until the skin is crispy.
  • 3. Flip the salmon over and add the lemon juice. Place skillet in oven and let bake about 5 minutes depending on how thick your fillets are. Serve garnished with cilantro.

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