Description
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Blackened Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce recipe. The perfectly spiced salmon fillets are seared to blackened perfection and served with a tangy and creamy Dijon sauce that complements the dish beautifully.
Ingredients
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Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Dijon Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and rub each fillet with olive oil, then coat both sides generously with the spice mix.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until blackened on the outside and cooked through to your liking. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- Make the Creamy Dijon Sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, dill or parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve the salmon topped with the creamy Dijon sauce.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- You can swap sour cream for Greek yogurt in the sauce for a tangier, lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
