Description
Blackened salmon bliss brings bold Cajun flavors dancing across your plate, melding spicy seasoning with silky dijon cream. Southern coastal cuisine meets gourmet elegance, promising you a luxurious seafood experience that delights every sense.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 (6-ounces/170 grams) salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
Spice Blend:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Creamy Dijon Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate salmon fillets with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, ensuring even coating. Allow flavors to penetrate for 30 minutes to 24 hours in refrigerator.
- Heat skillet or grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F. Cook salmon fillets for 5-7 minutes per side until exterior develops dark, crispy crust and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- While salmon cooks, prepare Dijon sauce by whisking mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Remove salmon from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and prevent dryness.
- Transfer blackened salmon to serving plates, drizzle generously with creamy Dijon sauce, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant color and additional flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately to enjoy optimal texture and temperature of the perfectly cooked salmon and zesty sauce.
Notes
- Marinate salmon longer for deeper, more intense flavor infusion that will make taste buds dance with excitement.
- Use high-quality fresh salmon to ensure perfect texture and rich, buttery taste that melts in your mouth.
- Customize spice blend by adjusting cayenne pepper for those who love heat or prefer milder flavors, making it adaptable to different palates.
- Opt for cast iron skillet when pan-frying to achieve that gorgeous crispy, blackened exterior while keeping salmon incredibly juicy inside.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 442 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg