By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
456 cal · 30 min
Baked Cajun Salmon
Recipe GLPR19b6bcaaffc16f
Perfectly baked salmon fillets seasoned with a bold Cajun spice blend, served over roasted vegetables. The thin-sliced onions and bell peppers become tender and lightly caramelized while the salmon cooks through, creating a delicious one-pan meal that captures authentic Cajun flavors.
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Ingredients
1/2 large white onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spread the sliced onion, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and garlic evenly on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
In a small bowl, combine the dried thyme, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk together until the mixture is evenly blended.
Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down on top of the vegetables on the baking sheet. Divide the spice blend evenly among the four fillets and rub it gently over the top and sides of each piece of salmon, coating them thoroughly.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the salmon has cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F at the thickest part.
Comments
This is a straightforward weeknight winner for Charlotte shoppers: all ingredients are routinely stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart, with no specialty stops required. The real cost driver is the salmon itself—quality wild or Atlantic fillets run $12–16 per pound, making this roughly $10–13 per serving depending on whether you choose farm or wild; the vegetables and spices are negligible. The 30-minute stated time is honest if you're using pre-minced garlic and a sharp knife, though active prep is closer to 15 minutes and baking takes another 12–15 at 400°F. This feeds four generously with minimal fussiness—just toss the vegetables and fish in oil and seasonings, slide it into the oven, and walk away; North Carolina's access to good seafood makes this a natural fit, and it reheats reasonably well in a low oven or skillet without drying out the salmon too badly.
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