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Blackened Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce Recipe

Blackened Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce Recipe
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Enjoy a flavorful meal with this recipe for Blackened Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce. The salmon is perfectly seasoned and cooked to blackened perfection, then topped with a luscious creamy sauce with a hint of Dijon mustard.

Ingredients

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Salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Creamy Dijon Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Mix spices, coat salmon, and cook until blackened.
  2. Make the Creamy Dijon Sauce: Simmer butter, cream, mustard, lemon juice, and honey.
  3. Combine and Serve: Coat salmon with sauce and warm through. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
  • Adjust cayenne to your spice preference.

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