Cajun Salmon

Name: Cajun Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6-8 oz. each) skinless salmon fillets; olive oil; melted butter (optional); 2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 2 bell peppers (any color combo) (chopped into 1” pieces); 1/2 medium red onion (chopped); 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk + 1 tsp cornstarch); 3/4 cup fire roasted diced tomatoes, (well drained); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

This Blackened Salmon is quick and easy and delivers restaurant flavor with minimal effort!! The salmon is loaded with blackened seasonings then pan seared to create a crispy, boldly seasoned exterior giving way to a buttery, juicy interior. The pan seared salmon fillets are smothered in a luscious cream sauce spiked with zesty Cajun spices, onions, garlic and bell peppers. I’ve included step by step, detailed instructions in the post so you can master this Blackened Salmon recipe, even if you’ve never made fish before!

Updated at: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:24:13 GMT