Easy Creamy Cajun Salmon
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4.6
Easy Creamy Cajun Salmon
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper, then pan-searing them skin-side down until crisp, then flipping to finish cooking the other side. The cooking yields salmon with a flavorful spicy crust and moist interior.
The pan sauce is made by melting butter in the same pan to capture browned bits, then sautéing garlic and herbs like parsley, dill, and thyme along with chili flakes for a gentle heat. Cream and lemon juice are added to create a rich, tangy sauce that balances the robust seasoning on the fish. The salmon is returned to the sauce to gently simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.
This dish pairs well with simple sides to soak up the sauce, such as rice, potatoes, or steamed vegetables. It delivers a satisfying combination of spicy, creamy, and herbal notes in one pan.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
For the sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic crushed, cloves
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp dill finely chopped
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel. Drizzle over the olive oil then season generously with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium high heat.
- Add the salmon, skin-side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the skin is crisp.
- Flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove from the pan and set aside while you make the sauce.
- In the same pan you cooked the salmon, melt the butter then add the garlic and herbs.
- Sauté for a few minutes until fragrant then pour in the cream and lemon juice.
- Allow to simmer for a few minutes then season with salt and pepper.
- Add the salmon back to the sauce and allow to simmer for another 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 755mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2472IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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