Blackened salmon coated in Cajun spices, cooked to perfection in butter, and paired with simple sautéed zucchini makes a simple but delicious dinner!
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time30mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Total Cost: $13.30 recipe / $3.33 serving
Servings: 4
Author: Beth - Budget Bytes
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
2tspsmoked paprika$0.20
1tspdried thyme$0.10
1tspdried oregano$0.10
1/2tspground cumin$0.05
1/4tspcayenne$0.02
1/2tspgarlic powder$0.05
1/2tsponion powder$0.02
1/4tspfreshly cracked black pepper$0.02
1/4tspsalt$0.02
Salmon and Zucchini
1.3 lbs.salmon$10.65
2Tbspbutter$0.26
1Tbspcooking oil$0.04
1.3lbs.zucchini$1.79
Instructions
Combine the spices for the Cajun seasoning in a bowl (smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper).
Remove the skin from the salmon, then cut it into four equal-sized portions (if not already cut). Generously coat all sides of the fish in the prepared Cajun seasoning.
Slice the zucchini into half-rounds and set aside.
Add the butter and cooking oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high. When the skillet is hot and the butter is melted and foaming, add the salmon pieces. Cook the salmon for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until a dark brown crust forms and the salmon is cooked through*.
Remove the cooked fish to a clean plate. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet in its place. Quickly sauté the zucchini in the residual butter and spices until it is tender. Serve the salmon and zucchini immediately.
Notes
*The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145ºF for fish.