Description
Blackened Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce brings a zesty seafood dinner to your table in minutes. Spicy, crispy salmon paired with tangy sauce makes your weeknight meal feel like a restaurant-quality treat.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Seasoning and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce Components:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Grab the 4 salmon fillets and thoroughly pat each one dry with paper towels. Generously coat both sides with 2 tablespoons of blackening seasoning, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Allow the oil to heat for 2-3 minutes until it shimmers and feels hot.
- Carefully position the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for exactly 4-5 minutes without moving them, allowing a crispy crust to develop.
- Gently flip each fillet using a spatula and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes. Your salmon should reach an internal temperature of 145°F for perfect doneness.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on serving plates. Keep them warm while preparing the sauce.
- In the same skillet with remaining salmon drippings, pour ½ cup heavy cream. Add 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together, incorporating any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the warm, creamy Dijon sauce directly over the salmon fillets.
Notes
- Pat salmon completely dry with paper towels to ensure a crisp, golden crust when blackening.
- Select fresh salmon fillets with consistent thickness for even cooking and best texture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for perfect blackening and achieving that gorgeous dark, crusty exterior.
- When making the sauce, keep whisking constantly to prevent cream from separating and ensure a smooth, silky consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-12 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg