Roasted Cajun Blackened Salmon with Asparagus

Many people are tentative about cooking salmon at home, but it’s really easy to do with this quick and simple recipe. A blend of savory, spicy, and sweet, Cajun seasonings are used as a coating for the fish, which is baked up to crispy blackened perfection in just minutes. While the salmon bakes, fiber- and nutrient-rich asparagus is roasted and used as a side with amazing taste to make a complete meal—perfect for any night of the week.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two large baking sheets with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine the parsley, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper and mix the blackened seasoning thoroughly.

Step 3

Place the salmon on a plate and coat with cooking spray. Season with 1 teaspoon of the blackened seasoning, flip, coat with more cooking spray and season with another 1 teaspoon of the seasoning. Place on one of the prepared baking sheets.

Step 4

Place the asparagus in a small bowl and drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Place on the second prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Transfer the salmon and asparagus to the oven and roast until the asparagus is tender and slightly browned and the salmon flakes easily with a fork, is blackened and crispy on the outside, and an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F, 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon and the asparagus.

Step 6

Portion onto 4 plates and squeeze fresh lemon juice over each.

Step 7

TIP: Salmon is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and the American Heart Association recommends aiming to include at least two servings per week for heart health. There is a very big price range among the various types of salmon fillets, but they ar e all healthy, so choose the salmon you can afford. Pink and chum are smaller fish, but are very budget friendly.

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