Description
Cajun Salmon with Garlic Butter Rice is a vibrant dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine to your table. This delightful meal features flaky, seasoned salmon paired with creamy garlic butter rice, creating a satisfying dining experience perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe will have your taste buds dancing with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup long grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets on the tray and sprinkle generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice until coated, then add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve salmon alongside garlic butter rice and drizzle any leftover baking butter over the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g) with 1/2 cup rice (90g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg