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Blackened Salmon with Creamy Cajun Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from the Southern United States, blackened salmon showcases the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine, which is known for its rich spices and cooking techniques. Traditionally, blackening involves coating fish in spices and cooking it in a hot skillet, creating a flavorful crust. This dish has gained popularity for its delicious contrast of spicy and creamy elements, making it a favorite in many households and restaurants alike.

CajunUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 salmon fillets
olive oil
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
paprika
Slap Your Mama seasoning
complete seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream
dry parsley
lemon juice
Parmesan cheese (optional)
toasted or roasted lemon slices

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Drizzle olive oil on 3 salmon fillets and rub it in.

2

Mix paprika, Slap Your Mama seasoning, and complete seasoning together and sprinkle it over the salmon fillets.

3

Drizzle 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet or frying pan and heat until hot.

4

Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the hot skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes until one side is golden brown.

5

Flip the salmon fillets and allow the other side to cook until done.

6

Remove the cooked salmon from the skillet and set aside.

7

Discard some of the oil from the skillet.

8

Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet and let it melt.

9

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

10

Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and stir to combine.

11

Season the sauce with more Slap Your Mama seasoning, dry parsley, and paprika for color.

12

Add lemon juice to the sauce for flavor.

13

Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes, being careful not to let it dry out as it thickens.

14

Pour the sauce over the cooked salmon fillets and garnish with toasted or roasted lemon slices.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletfrying panspatulameasuring spoonsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Blackened SalmonCajun Salmon

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