Firecracker Salmon

Directions

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   Preheat your oven to 375 degrees .
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   Combine the cayenne, paprika, rosemary, and garlic in a mortar and pulverize with the pestle.
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   If you dont have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor.
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   Just pulse until you get a nice, deeply red paste.
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   Add the spice paste to the onions in a small bowl, and drizzle with about 1 teaspoon olive oil.
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   Stir until well combined.
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    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to keep the skin from sticking to it.
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    Put the salmon fillets skin-down (so the Cajun seasoning can soak into the fish) on the lined baking sheet and use a rubber spatula to spread the seasoning over the tops of the fillets.
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    If you can handle the heat, completely coat the tops.
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    If not, go a bit lighter with it.
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    Bake the salmon at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes then serve immediately.