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Gluten Free Cajun Spinach and Salmon Recipe

Here is a homemade cajun mix you can make to keep in the cabinet in an airtight container to use on in kinds of dishes.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Stephanie O’Dea

Ingredients

For the seasoning:

  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher or fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the dish:

  • 1 10-ounce bag fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 4 4 ounce salmon fillets
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Hot steamed rice for serving
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Combine all the seasoning ingredients and mix well. Set aside 1 tablespoon for this recipe and store the remainder in an airtight container.
  • Use a 6-quart slow cooker sprayed with gluten-free nonstick cooking spray. Rinse the spinach leaves and place them into your slow cooker insert.
  • Set the salmon fillets on top of the spinach. In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and Cajun seasoning. Sprinkle this evenly over the top of the fish. Add the lime juice.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.Serve over hot steamed rice with a lime wedge.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1860IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.8mg