Cajun Salmon with Lime
Cajun Salmon with Lime
Golden Cajun salmon with fresh lime is colourful, quick and full of flavour, making it just as suitable for a speedy dinner as relaxed weekend cooking.
⏱️ Prep, Cook & Serve
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Serves: 4
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tsp Cajun Spice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 250g cooked rice, to serve
- 150g sweetcorn
- 150g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- Fresh coriander or parsley, to serve
🔪 Method
- Pat the salmon dry, brush with oil and sprinkle evenly with Cajun Spice and half the lime zest.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the salmon skin-side down for 5–6 minutes.
- Turn carefully and cook for another 3–5 minutes, depending on thickness, until just cooked through.
- Mix the sweetcorn, tomatoes, spring onions, remaining lime zest and half the lime juice to make a fresh salsa.
- Serve the salmon with warm rice and salsa, then squeeze over the remaining lime juice and add fresh herbs.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Swap the rice for couscous or roasted sweet potatoes.
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess.
- Flake leftovers into a salad or wrap for lunch.
💛 Why It Works
The smoky seasoning forms a savoury crust on the rich salmon, while lime and fresh salsa keep the finished dish bright and balanced.
✨ Cook’s Tip
Begin with a hot pan and leave the salmon undisturbed skin-side down so the skin becomes crisp.
🛒 Get the Blend
Make this recipe with our Cajun Spice | Smoky Louisiana-Style Seasoning.
📖 More Cajun Spice Recipes
- Cajun Chicken & Pepper Traybake
- Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Cajun Prawn Rice
- Cajun Potato Wedges with Cooling Dip
- Cajun Halloumi & Vegetable Skewers
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