Wild Salmon with Cajun Spices

5 from 1 vote

Try this delicious wild salmon recipe with a Cajun spice twist that's paleo and keto-friendly. Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal in no time!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American, Cajun

Keyword cajun salmon, paleo salmon, wild salmon

Prep Time 7

Cook Time 4

Resting Time 30

Total Time 41

Servings

Calories 325kcal

Cost $30

In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon crushed coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon of dried ground garlic, 2 tablespoons of paprika, 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Don't forget to add sea salt to taste and set aside.
1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon crushed coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon dried ground garlic, 2 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Sea salt
Next, take half of the spice blend and rub it onto both sides of the salmon fillets. Once done, cover them with plastic wrap and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4 wild salmon fillets
While the salmon is marinating, preheat a frying pan on high heat and add some cooking fat to the pan. When it's melted, place the salmon fillets in the pan and cook for 2 minutes without moving them.
2 tablespoon cooking fat
After 2 minutes, flip the fillets over and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Add more salt or pepper as needed.