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Seared salmon topped with garlic cream sauce, served with asparagus and lemon.
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Creamy Cajun Salmon

Made with pan-seared fillets, Creamy Cajun Salmon gives you tender, flaky fish in a garlic and shallot cream sauce with Cajun spices, fresh lemon juice, and parsley.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

For the Cajun 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 Cream Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 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 for garnish
  • lemon wedges to serve
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Instructions

  • Season the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 4–5 minutes, until halfway cooked. Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the butter, minced garlic, and chopped shallot to the same skillet. Cook for 1 minute, then pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the skillet. Let the broth simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Pour in the heavy whipping cream and season with red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Return the salmon to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly. Finish with the lemon juice.
  • Garnish the creamy Cajun salmon with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with greens and lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture and encourage better browning.
  • Apply the Cajun seasoning just before cooking to prevent the salt from drawing excess moisture to the surface.
  • Preheat the skillet and oil before adding the salmon for more even searing.
  • Leave the salmon undisturbed during the initial 4–5 minutes of cooking to achieve a browned, seasoned crust.

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