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creamy cajun pepper salmon

Creamy Cajun Pepper Salmon

Anna Chwistek
Delicious and easy 30-minute meal featuring pan-seared salmon and sautéed bell peppers in a creamy, garlic-infused Cajun sauce. Perfect for serving over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or simply with crusty bread for dipping. A comforting dinner that's pure joy.
4.56 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 salmon fillets skinless
  • 2 tbsp cajun seasoning divided
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 bell peppers sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream 20% fat or soy cream
  • 1 ounce grated parmesan
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • chopped parsley for serving
  • red pepper flakes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Get all the prep done before you start cooking. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, rub both sides with 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning + ½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
  • Mince the garlic and finely chop the shallot. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, remove veins and seeds, then cut into thin slices.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add salmon and sear, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet. Add bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes, stir occasionally. Stir in garlic, shallot and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, cook for 3 minutes. Deglaze with chicken broth, stir with a wooden spoon to dissolve the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Pour in cream and add parmesan. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer. Taste, and adjust salt if needed. Return salmon to the skillet, simmer for 3 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through. Sprinkle with lemon juice and finish off with black pepper, red pepper flakes and parsley. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 37gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 1099mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3805IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 3mg
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