Creamy Cajun Salmon
This Creamy Cajun Salmon Recipe is spicy, flavorful and perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. Salmon filets are seasoned with Cajun seasoning and then pan-seared until tender and flaky and topped with a creamy sauce flavored with garlic, shallots and a hint of lemon.
servings
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 4 center cut salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley to garnish
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with cajun seasoning, salt & pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over a medium flame with olive oil; add the salmon fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes. The salmon should be half cooked. Transfer the salmon to a plate and set it aside.
- To the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic and shallots. Cook for a minute and deglaze the skillet with chicken broth. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add in the heavy cream, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Transfer the salmon back to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit and the salmon is cooked through. Finally, add lemon juice.
- Once done, garnish the creamy cajun salmon with parsley, and serve with greens and lemon wedges while it is still warm.
Notes
- Let the salmon come to room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before cooking.
- If using frozen filets, allow them to thaw completely before cooking.
- Dry the salmon with paper towels before seasoning.
- Season the fish just before adding it to the pan so it doesn’t draw out too much moisture.
- Preheat the pan before searing the fish.
- Don’t keep flipping the fish. Set the salmon in the pan and leave it for 4-5 minutes to develop a blackened crust.
- Red chili flakes add additional heat to the sauce. Adjust the amount to control the spiciness of the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 1035mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2831IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
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