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Blackened Cajun Salmon with Creamy Cajun Sauce

This tender grilled blackened salmon is topped with a rich, creamy Cajun sauce with Parmesan and a splash of fresh lemon juice. An easy, flavor filled dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt optional
For the Creamy Cajun Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat your griddle to medium heat.
  2. Pat the salmon dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season both sides with the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Lightly oil the griddle and cook the salmon for 4–5 minutes per side (skin-side down first if using skin-on fillets) until blackened and the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Remove and set aside.
  4. On a cooler zone of the griddle, place a small cast-iron skillet or aluminum pan. Melt the butter, then sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and juice of ½ lemon. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  6. Spoon the creamy Cajun sauce over the salmon, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Serves well with garlic mashed potatoes, rice, grilled asparagus, broccoli, or roasted Brussels sprouts!