Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make blackened salmon recipe served with a creamy Creole lemon dill sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish combines Cajun spices with a tangy, herbaceous sauce to enhance the rich taste of salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning (or a mix of paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper)
Creole Lemon Dill Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet evenly on all sides with the blackened seasoning to ensure a flavorful crust.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down if using skin-on. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes to develop a blackened crust. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2–3 minutes until salmon is cooked through and opaque in the center.
- Make the Creole Lemon Dill Sauce: While the salmon cooks, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, Creole seasoning, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Place the cooked salmon fillets on plates and top each with a generous dollop of the Creole lemon dill sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad for a balanced meal.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- You can grill the salmon instead of pan-searing for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
