We love salmon in my home. This Cajun Salmon is so good because it is ridiculously easy to make with cajun seasoning. Serve with any vegetable or carb-y side you like.
Line a baking sheet first with aluminum foil then line the sheet again with parchment paper. The parchment paper prevents the fish from sticking to the foil.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Pat both sides of the salmon dry with paper towels.
Drizzle the olive oil on both sides of the salmon.
Sprinkle cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt (to taste) evenly on each side of the fish.
Place the fish on the prepared tray, skin side down if the salmon has skin on.
Place in oven and let it cook for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily when pricked with a fork.
Serve warm with your favorite side dish.
Notes
1. Thawing salmon:Thaw frozen salmon in the refrigerator overnight if you plan a day before. If not, cook the salmon from frozen. It will take a little longer to cook than thawed salmon, but it will work. I have done it this way before and it worked well.2. Salt: Add salt depending on the saltiness of the Cajun seasoning you use. If your Cajun seasoning is significantly salty, add very little salt or skip the salt altogether.3. Garlic Powder: If you love garlic, add some garlic powder to the seasoning.