Here’s a bold and elegant recipe for Blackened Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauce — perfectly spiced, seared salmon fillets served with a tangy, rich Dijon cream sauce. It’s easy enough for a weeknight, but impressive enough for guests.
Blackened Salmon with Creamy Dijon Sauc
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Blackened Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Creamy Dijon Sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp whole grain mustard (optional, for texture)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish