This Cajun Salmon with Strawberry Salsa is a perfect summer lunch or light dinner to enjoy during the week.
This post is sponsored by Grocery Gateway. As always all opinions are 100% mine.
This Cajun Salmon with Strawberry Salsa combines bold, smoky seasoning with a fresh, sweet-tart salsa for a light, satisfying meal. The Cajun rub—made from smoked paprika, onion and garlic powders, ground coriander, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper—gives the salmon a deep, savory flavor that pairs beautifully with the bright strawberry salsa.
The method is straightforward and quick, making this dish ideal for weeknight dinners. Simply mix the spices, rub them over the salmon, and bake at 400°F for about 15–20 minutes depending on fillet thickness. While the salmon bakes, prepare the salsa by chopping the ingredients and tossing them with fresh lime juice. The salsa is fast to make and refreshingly vibrant—similar in simplicity to a five-ingredient fruit salsa.
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Cajun Salmon with Strawberry Salsa
Olivia Ribas
4 people
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Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 medium salmon fillets
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander seed
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Strawberry Salsa
- 1 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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Place the salmon in a large bowl and pour 4 tablespoons of lime juice over it. Let the salmon sit for 5 minutes to lightly “cure”.
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In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground coriander, crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper.
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Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and rub the spice mixture evenly over each fillet.
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Bake the salmon for 15–20 minutes, depending on thickness, until it flakes easily with a fork.
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While the salmon cooks, make the strawberry salsa by tossing red onion, yellow bell pepper, chopped strawberries, cilantro and fresh lime juice in a bowl.
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Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest briefly. Top each fillet with a generous spoonful of strawberry salsa and serve.
Notes
- Keep the skin on—the skin crisps up and adds texture and flavor.
- Pat the salmon dry before cooking so it sears instead of steaming.
- To store: Place leftovers in an airtight glass container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: Gently rewarm in the oven or microwave.
- To freeze: Once cooled to room temperature, freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal
Carbohydrates: 15.8g
Protein: 28.4g
Fat: 11.6g
Cholesterol: 79mg
Sodium: 69mg
Fiber: 2.5g
Sugar: 5.9g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
