Blackened Salmon with Creamy Cajun Sauce
This blackened salmon recipe features a perfectly seared fillet topped with a spoonful of creamy Cajun sauce. It’s a flavorful dish that pairs wonderfully with dirty rice and roasted peppers, making it a satisfying meal.
The creamy sauce has a soft orange-pink hue, adding a rich and zesty flavor that complements the smoky spices of the blackened salmon.
Delicious Blackened Salmon with Creamy Cajun Sauce
This recipe showcases tender salmon fillets coated in a blend of spices and seared to perfection. The creamy Cajun sauce enhances the dish with its rich flavor, making it a delightful option for dinner. The meal takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 2 people.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked dirty rice for serving
- Roasted peppers for serving
Instructions
- Prep the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
- Sear the Salmon: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until blackened. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and lemon juice. Heat over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Plate the blackened salmon with a spoonful of creamy Cajun sauce on top. Serve alongside dirty rice and roasted peppers.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 2 servings
- Calories: 450kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
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