Emeril's Salmon

Delight your taste buds with Emeril's Salmon, a bold and flavorful dish that combines Cajun flair with a rich, buttery finish. This recipe starts with perfectly seasoned salmon fillets, coated in zesty Cajun spices and pan-seared to crispy, golden perfection. The accompanying garlic-butter sauce, brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice, adds a luxurious touch that enhances every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dinner option is perfect for weeknights yet sophisticated enough for entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside your favorite sides, Emeril's Salmon delivers restaurant-quality elegance right from your kitchen. Keywords: Cajun salmon recipe, garlic butter salmon, quick salmon dinner, skillet salmon, easy seafood recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon fillet (skin-on, if possible)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet skin-side down (if using skin-on fillets) and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crisp and golden brown.

Step 4

Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C). Remove the salmon from the skillet and place on a plate, tenting with foil to keep warm.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 6

Add the fresh lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic-butter sauce.

Step 7

Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the garlic-butter sauce over them. Allow the salmon to warm in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the salmon to serving plates, drizzle with the remaining sauce from the skillet, and sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(266.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	953.2

Total Fat 90.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 195.4mg	0%
Sodium 5230.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 26.5g	0%

Vitamin D 596.5IU	0%
Calcium 56.3mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 561.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.8%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 5.3%