Blackened Salmon with Shrimp Cream Sauce Recipe
Enjoy a delicious meal with this recipe for Blackened Salmon with Shrimp Cream Sauce. Tender salmon fillets are seasoned with a blend of spices and seared to perfection, then topped with a creamy shrimp sauce. Serve alongside flavorful roasted asparagus and creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Shrimp Cream Sauce:
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or chives (optional)
Sides:
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared your favorite way)
- Olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Season and Cook Salmon: Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Rub it onto salmon. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high and sear salmon 4-5 minutes per side.
- Cook Shrimp and Make Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side. Add cream and Parmesan, cook until thickened. Return shrimp to pan.
- Roast Asparagus: Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Plate: Serve salmon over mashed potatoes, spoon shrimp sauce over the top, and serve with roasted asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: Blackened Salmon, Shrimp Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Seafood Dinner