Cajun Salmon Recipe
Cajun salmon is a quick and easy dinner recipe that is bursting with flavor. Cajun seasoned salmon is quickly seared until blackened, then a little cream is added to the pan to make a creamy Cajun sauce. It's delicious!
Ingredients
- 4 5-ounce salmon fillets, see notes
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil, I like avocado oil
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- Minced parsley, to serve
Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH: thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne, see notes
Instructions
- Mix the seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl. Reserve about ½ tablespoon of the seasoning then sprinkle the remaining evenly over the top of the salmon.1 tablespoon paprika, 1 ½ teaspoons EACH: onion powder and garlic powder, ½ teaspoon EACH: thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon to the pan, top side facing down. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the side of the salmon that is facing the pan is well-browned (blackened). Flip the salmon over and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked. It should reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the salmon from the pan.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 4 5-ounce salmon fillets
- Add the cream and the reserved ½ tablespoon of cajun seasoning to the pan. Simmer for about 1 minute, or until the cream reduces slightly. Serve the salmon with the cajun cream sauce poured over the top and a little minced parsley for color.⅓ cup heavy cream, Minced parsley
Notes
Salmon skin: I prefer to make this with skinless salmon fillets. I have a detailed post where you can learn how to remove salmon skin or ask your grocery store to do it. You can also leave it on while cooking, then remove it with a spatula as you take the salmon out of the pan.
Spice level: If you are sensitive to heat, reduce or omit the cayenne.
Serving: 1 piece of salmon with ¼ of the sauce, Calories: 309kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 362mg, Potassium: 745mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 541IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg