Cajun Salmon
The Cheesecake Factory Cajun Salmon costs $35.50 for dinner ($18.50 at lunch), providing 1,250 calories and 68 grams of protein. Fresh Atlantic salmon is coated in blackening spices, pan-seared crisp, and served with spicy Creole sauce, whipped mashed potatoes, and sweet buttered corn.
Cajun Salmon Portion Sizes
A full dinner order of Cajun Salmon provides 1,250 calories, 76 grams of fat, and 68 grams of protein. Diners choosing the weekday lunch favorites portion consume 780 calories, while substituting steamed broccoli and green beans reduces dinner count to 940 calories.
What Is on Cajun Salmon?
Cheesecake Factory Cajun Salmon features fresh Atlantic salmon rubbed with paprika, cayenne, and herbs, seared crisp, and topped with spicy tomato-vegetable Creole sauce. The plated entrée includes house-whipped Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, sweet buttered kernel corn, fresh chives, and lemon.
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillet Thick-cut fresh Atlantic salmon fillet seasoned and seared to medium doneness
- Blackened Cajun Seasoning Rub Crusted with paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion powder, and dried herbs
- Spicy Louisiana Creole Sauce Scratch sauce simmered with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, celery, and butter
- Scratch Whipped Mashed Potatoes Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes whipped daily with butter, milk, and cream
- Sweet Buttered Corn Whole-kernel sweet yellow corn sautéed in butter with sea salt and cracked pepper
- Fresh Chives & Lemon Wedge Chopped fresh chives and a juicy lemon wedge for bright acidity
What Allergens Are in Cajun Salmon?
Cheesecake Factory Cajun Salmon contains fish (Atlantic salmon) and milk (butter in mashed potatoes, Creole sauce, and corn). It contains no wheat or gluten ingredients in its core recipe, allowing kitchen staff to prepare gluten-friendly meals using sanitized cookware upon request.
Contains fresh Atlantic salmon (finfish) and dairy milk butter within mashed potatoes, Creole sauce, and sweet corn. Gluten-friendly orders are prepared in sanitized sauté pans to prevent cross-contact with wheat pasta.
Cheesecake Factory Cajun Salmon Nutrition Facts
One standard dinner serving (1 full dinner plate with salmon fillet and sides (760g)) delivers 1,250 calories, 76g total fat, 72g carbohydrates, and 68g protein according to verified nutrition facts.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Factory Cajun Salmon FAQs
Factual details concerning Cajun Salmon ingredients, prices, spice levels, and side dish options.
01 What is Cheesecake Factory Cajun Salmon? ▼
Cheesecake Factory Cajun Salmon is a Louisiana-inspired seafood entrée featuring fresh Atlantic salmon coated in blackening spices and seared crisp, served with spicy Creole sauce, whipped mashed potatoes, and sweet buttered corn for $35.50 ($18.50 at lunch).
The dish is featured on the fish and seafood menu and the weekday lunch favorites menu.
02 How spicy is Cheesecake Factory Cajun Salmon? ▼
The dish delivers an authentic medium Creole spice rated around 5 out of 10.
Blackened paprika, cayenne, and black pepper create a flavorful charred crust, while the sweet buttered corn and creamy mashed potatoes provide a pleasant cooling contrast.
03 How many calories are in Cajun Salmon? ▼
A standard dinner serving contains 1,250 calories, 76g fat, 72g carbs, and 68g protein.
The weekday lunch portion reduces calories to 780, while swapping potatoes and corn for green vegetables cuts the dinner plate to 940 calories.
04 Is Cheesecake Factory Cajun Salmon gluten-free? ▼
Yes, Cajun Salmon can be prepared gluten-friendly upon request.
The salmon fillet, blackening spice rub, Creole sauce, mashed potatoes, and buttered corn contain no wheat ingredients, aligning with items on the gluten-free menu.
05 Is there a lunch portion for Cajun Salmon? ▼
Yes, The Cheesecake Factory serves a dedicated lunch portion for $18.50 Monday through Friday until 5:00 PM.
This option saves $17.00 compared to the $35.50 dinner plate and supplies 44 grams of lean protein.
06 How does Cajun Salmon compare to Miso Salmon? ▼
Cajun Salmon ($35.50, 1,250 calories) features peppery Creole seasonings, mashed potatoes, and sweet corn.
In contrast, Miso Salmon ($34.95, 1,340 calories) features a sweet Japanese miso glaze served with white rice and ginger-sesame green beans.
