Creamy Garlic Herb Cajun Salmon
Creamy Garlic Herb Cajun Salmon
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as parsley or oregano blend
- 4 tablespoons Walkerswood Green Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons herb butter
For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chopped red chilies, or 1-2 small chilies
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For Serving and Garnish
- 4 servings mashed potatoes
- 4 servings broccolini
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, and dried herbs. Mix well to create the dry spice blend.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the salmon fillets in a bowl. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle the prepared dry spice blend over the salmon, then add the Walkerswood Green Seasoning. Rub the seasoning all over the salmon fillets to ensure they are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned salmon fillets to the pan. Add the herb butter to the pan. Cook the salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, or until nicely browned and cooked through, flipping once.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon fillets from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
In the same pan, with the residual oil and butter, add the minced garlic and chopped red chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the white wine or chicken broth into the pan to deglaze. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, incorporating them into the liquid.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the heavy cream to the pan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, and chopped fresh parsley. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and the spinach wilts.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Return the cooked salmon fillets to the pan with the creamy sauce. Gently spoon the sauce over the salmon to coat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Plate the creamy garlic herb Cajun salmon with a side of mashed potatoes and broccolini. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Herb Cajun Salmon
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as parsley or oregano blend
- 4 tablespoons Walkerswood Green Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons herb butter
For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chopped red chilies, or 1-2 small chilies
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For Serving and Garnish
- 4 servings mashed potatoes
- 4 servings broccolini
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, and dried herbs. Mix well to create the dry spice blend.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the salmon fillets in a bowl. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Sprinkle the prepared dry spice blend over the salmon, then add the Walkerswood Green Seasoning. Rub the seasoning all over the salmon fillets to ensure they are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned salmon fillets to the pan. Add the herb butter to the pan. Cook the salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, or until nicely browned and cooked through, flipping once.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Once cooked, carefully remove the salmon fillets from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
In the same pan, with the residual oil and butter, add the minced garlic and chopped red chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the white wine or chicken broth into the pan to deglaze. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, incorporating them into the liquid.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the heavy cream to the pan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, and chopped fresh parsley. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly and the spinach wilts.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Return the cooked salmon fillets to the pan with the creamy sauce. Gently spoon the sauce over the salmon to coat.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Plate the creamy garlic herb Cajun salmon with a side of mashed potatoes and broccolini. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min