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Baked Cajun Salmon With Spicy Tartar Sauce

Baked Cajun Salmon With Spicy Tartar Sauce in 20 Minutes

Enjoy a flavorful Baked Cajun Salmon with Spicy Tartar Sauce, ready in just 20 minutes, for a quick and healthy dinner option.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 filets Salmon Filets wild Alaskan sockeye for best flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning store-bought blend
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Sugar or brown sugar; can substitute honey
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika regular paprika works if needed
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust based on Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil for high smoke point
For the Spicy Tartar Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo for dairy-free
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce like Frank's for heat
  • 2 tbsp Pickle Relish or chopped capers as substitute
  • 1 tsp Additional Cajun Seasoning to taste
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the salmon filets on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt.
  3. Bake the salmon for 12 minutes, or until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, and pickle relish in a bowl; add Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, stirring well.
  5. Remove salmon from the oven, let it rest briefly, then serve warm with spicy tartar sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filetCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use wild-caught salmon. Customize tartar sauce with fresh herbs as desired.

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