By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
128 cal · 15 min
Cajun Grilled Salmon
Recipe GLPRfd44a2e4361fb4
Perfectly grilled salmon fillets coated with a bold Cajun spice blend featuring cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic, and cumin. This quick and flavorful dish comes together in just 15 minutes, with tender, flaky salmon that's ready straight from the grill.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 salmon fillets
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Brush the vegetable oil evenly over all four salmon fillets, ensuring they are completely coated on both sides.
In a small bowl, combine the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic granules, ground cumin, dried oregano, dried thyme, and sea salt. Stir until well mixed.
Pat each salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Generously apply the Cajun spice mixture to all sides of each fillet, pressing gently so the seasonings adhere. Allow the seasoned salmon to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.
Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets onto the hot grill. Cook for approximately 5 minutes on the first side without moving them.
Flip the salmon and cook for another 4–5 minutes on the second side, depending on the thickness of your fillets. Monitor closely to prevent the spices from burning.
The salmon is ready when the flesh flakes easily when tested with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F at the thickest point. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Comments
Salmon and pantry spices are standard at any Charlotte grocer—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart all stock quality fillets at $9 to $14 per pound, putting the cost around $4.50 to $7 per serving depending on fillet size. The stated 15 minutes is honest for cooking and seasoning a fillet, though it assumes salmon is thawed and doesn't account for prep and plating, making the real time closer to 20. This is a weeknight winner for families who eat fish: it's hands-off on the grill, reheats well wrapped in foil, and the Cajun rub is forgiving enough for novice cooks. The only friction is that quality salmon costs more than chicken, and the recipe does not suggest sides—a meal-planner needs to pair it with something.
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