Cajun Baked Salmon Bites
Salmon cubes tossed in a smoky, savory Cajun spice mix and baked on crinkled foil until lightly browned.
By Cookin' KitchenUpdated
- Total: 19 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
Recipe
Cajun Baked Salmon Bites
Salmon cubes tossed in a smoky, savory Cajun spice mix and baked on crinkled foil until lightly browned.
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- Prep
- 7 minutes
- Cook
- 12 minutes
- Total
- 19 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
Salmon
Cajun spice mix
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Aluminum foil
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
Cajun salmon bites
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 240°C/460°F (220°C fan-forced).
Step 2: Lightly scrunch a sheet of foil, then gently unfold it without flattening the wrinkles. Place it on a baking tray and fold the edges to secure it. If needed, repeat with another sheet to cover the whole tray.
Tip: The wrinkles lift the fish slightly and help prevent sticking and soggy undersides.
Step 3: Put the Cajun spice mix ingredients in a bowl and mix. Add the salmon and toss to coat. Spread the pieces on the foil, leaving space between them so they brown.
Step 4: Bake for 12 minutes without turning. Remove the salmon from the tray so it doesn’t keep cooking, then serve.
Serving ideas
Step 5: For rice bowls, serve the Cajun salmon bites with rice, lettuce, tomato, radish, and avocado.
Step 6: You can serve the bites with roasted corn avocado salsa made at the same time as the salmon.
Step 7: Add Peri-naise or pink Gyros sauce, or mix mayonnaise with sriracha or ketchup. Finish with chopped coriander or green onion if you like.
Notes
Substitutions and storage
Use smoked paprika in place of regular paprika, or substitute oregano or parsley for the dried thyme.
You can substitute more onion powder for garlic powder, or more garlic powder for onion powder. Don’t replace the garlic powder with fresh garlic; it can burn.
Use white sugar instead of brown sugar if needed. Honey and maple syrup won’t caramelize the surface as well.
For table salt, use half the listed amount; for salt flakes, use 50% more. Use a neutral-flavored cooking oil instead of olive oil if you prefer.
Refrigerate leftovers for 2 to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 335 kcal
- Fat
- 19 g
- Saturated fat
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Protein
- 36 g
- Sodium
- 518 mg
- Cholesterol
- 99 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
Cut salmon into cubes so each piece gets coated in the Cajun spice mix. Bake the bites on crinkled foil for lightly browned edges.
Serve them on their own, in rice bowls or tacos, or over a salad. Add your favorite sauce or garnish if you like.
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