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Seafood
C.J.'s Simply Southern Spicy Creole Salmon
Fresh-baked Alaska salmon draped with a spicy Creole herb sauce.
Prep7 min
Cook17 min
Serves1
ProductFish Fry 21 ozSample product
Gather your ingredients
Ingredients
Serves1
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Instructions
Cooking and Prepping
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cooking and Prepping
Place parchment paper in the bottom of a heavy cast-iron skillet or baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons of oil over the parchment paper.
Preparing the Creole Sauce
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Creole mustard and mayonnaise until well blended. Add the Italian seasoning and mix well.
Preparing the Fresh Salmon
Coat the salmon fillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
Preparing the Fresh Salmon
Spread the sauce mixture over the top and sides of the salmon. Sprinkle a dash of dried oregano on top as garnish.
Baking Instructions
Place the salmon in the preheated oven uncovered. Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly browned. The original recipe specifies an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Baking Instructions
Remove from the oven and plate. Serve with fresh steamed vegetables or a side salad.
A little extra
Cook's notes
For each Alaska salmon fillet, double the listed ingredients. For a spicier sauce, add cayenne pepper to the sauce.
What people are saying
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★★★★★
"Made this last Sunday for the whole family. The crust was absolutely perfect — light, crispy and full of flavor."
Denise W.
Hattiesburg, MS
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"The overnight buttermilk soak is a game changer. Fish came out tender inside with that golden crispy outside."
Ray M.
Natchez, MS
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"Really great recipe. The flavor is wonderful and this one is going into our Sunday dinner rotation."
Tamika R.
Jackson, MS
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