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Spicy Cajun Grilled Salmon

11 July 2025
Cooking Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Spicy Cajun Grilled Salmon

🔥 Spicy Cajun Grilled Salmon

Servings: 4
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Category: Main Course


Keywords: Cajun grilled salmon, spicy salmon recipe, healthy grilled fish, summer BBQ salmon, salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning, easy seafood dinner, salmon on the grill

Bold, smoky, and packed with flavor, this spicy Cajun grilled salmon recipe is your go-to dish for easy summer grilling or weeknight seafood dinners. The combination of Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and a hit of garlic makes each bite irresistibly zesty. Plus, the natural richness of salmon perfectly balances the heat.

Whether you're hosting a barbecue or meal-prepping healthy dinners, this recipe delivers flaky, juicy salmon fillets with a beautiful char—ready in just 20 minutes.

🛒 Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 5–6 oz or 150g each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Lime wedges, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill: Set a gas grill, charcoal grill, or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Season the salmon: Brush each salmon fillet with olive oil on both sides. In a small bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mix evenly over the salmon.
  3. Grill the fillets: Place salmon skin-side down and grill for 4–5 minutes. Carefully flip and grill for another 3–4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Serve: Remove from heat and serve with fresh lime wedges for a citrusy finish.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • No grill? Use a hot cast iron skillet or grill pan indoors for a similar charred effect.
  • Make it milder: Reduce Cajun seasoning slightly or add a spoonful of plain yogurt as a topping.
  • Pairing ideas: Serve with grilled vegetables, corn on the cob, rice pilaf, or a crisp cucumber-tomato salad.
  • Skin-on or skinless? Both work, but skin-on helps retain moisture during grilling.

📦 Storage

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Gently reheat in a skillet or flake cold over salad or rice bowls.

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