Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this flavorful Blackened Salmon recipe served with a zesty Creole Lemon Dill Sauce. The perfect combination of bold spices and tangy sauce makes this dish a standout main course.
Ingredients
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Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creole Lemon Dill Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Creole mustard (or Dijon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blackened Salmon: In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Rub the salmon fillets with the seasoning. Sear in a hot pan for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Creole Lemon Dill Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve salmon drizzled with the sauce.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted veggies, or a light salad.
- Use all Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
- Seasoning mix can be made in bulk for future use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg