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Cajun Blackened Salmon with Tuscan Cream Sauce

Cajun Blackened Salmon with Tuscan Cream Sauce

This Cajun Blackened Salmon with Tuscan Cream Sauce delivers bold flavors and creamy textures in one delightful dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 3 filets salmon about 1 pound total
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Vegetables
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
Extras
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the salmon and set aside.
  3. In the same pan over medium heat, add onions, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant and softened.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low, then stir in the fresh baby spinach and allow the sauce to simmer until the spinach is wilted.
  5. Stir in salt to taste if desired.
  6. Place the salmon back into the pan and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with other fish like trout or tilapia, or add capers and fresh herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently to retain moisture.

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