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Creamy Cajun Salmon

This Creamy Cajun Salmon is rich, flavorful, and comes together in one pan. The salmon is seared and then simmered in a bold, garlicky cream sauce with spinach, Parmesan, and just the right amount of heat. It’s a cozy, weeknight-friendly dinner that feels a little fancy without the extra work.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
 

Salmon

  • 2 8 ounce salmon fillets skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Creamy Cajun Sauce

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Rub the cajun seasoning into the two salmon fillets and let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
    1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 2 8 ounce salmon fillets
  • Heat olive oil in a medium, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add the salmon fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the other side is golden brown. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside. It’s okay if the salmon is not fully cooked at this point, it will cook more in the sauce later on.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the butter and onion and sauté the onions for 3-5 minutes until they begin to turn golden brown. Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan using a wooden spoon to scrape off any brown bits stuck to the bottom. Allow the wine to simmer and reduce for about 2-3 minutes then stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
    ¼ cup chicken broth, ⅛ cup dry white wine, ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • Add the grated parmesan and stir until it melts. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is just wilted.
    ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan, 2 cups baby spinach
  • Bring to a simmer, reduce the health to low, and let the sauce reduce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the salmon fillets back to the pan, cover with sauce, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Cajun Salmon
Amount per Serving
Calories
840.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
67.5
g
104
%
Saturated Fat
 
17.5
g
109
%
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
150
mg
50
%
Sodium
 
350
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
800
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
2.5
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Protein
 
51
g
102
%
Vitamin A
 
2800
IU
56
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
110
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.