This creamy cajun pepper salmon is an incredibly delicious, easy 30 minute meal. Pan seared salmon and sautéed bell peppers simmered in a lush, creamy and absolutely irresistible garlic-kissed Cajun sauce. It’s a comforting dinner that you can serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or on its own with some crusty bread for some major dipping. Pure joy, you’ll love it!
If you want to get dinner on the table pretty fast but don’t skimp on major flavors, this recipe is pretty much one of the easiest, most reliable ways to get there. It transforms this salmon dish into a rich and luxurious one skillet meal in no time. Perfect dinner for any night of the week.
The cajun seasoning gives this dish a bit of a kick, but it’s not particularly spicy. The heat these spices bring is fairly subtle, just enough to activate your taste buds in between bites of flaky salmon and the savory sauce. It’ll keep you coming back for more.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
RECIPE NOTES
- if you want more vegetables, add spinach or zucchini
- swap salmon for chicken breast fillets
- use soy cream instead of cream
- instead of parsley, use basil or cilantro
- you could also mix your own cajun spices: 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp each onion powder + garlic powder, 1 tsp each dried thyme + dried oregano + salt + black pepper + cayenne pepper + chili powder + ground cumin
- serve over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta or with some crusty bread and don’t forget that big side salad
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Cooking Video
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Calories Per Serving: 533 kcalCreamy Cajun Pepper Salmon
Ingredients
Instructions
Mince the garlic and finely chop the shallot.
Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove veins and seeds, then cut into thin slices.Notes
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