Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of perfectly seasoned blackened salmon served with a velvety creamy Dijon sauce. This ultimate recipe is a show-stopper that will impress even the most discerning seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the creamy Dijon sauce:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the blackened salmon: In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub the seasoning evenly over all sides.
- Cook the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the creamy Dijon sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Serve: Plate the salmon, drizzle with the creamy Dijon sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
- This sauce pairs well with chicken or shrimp too.
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon—it’s ready when it flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
