Blackened Salmon Recipe: Discover a Flavorful Delight!
A flavorful blackened salmon recipe served with creamy garlic spinach and shrimp, perfect for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rub salmon fillets with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot pan for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy outside and flaky inside.
- In the same pan, heat olive oil and season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Sauté until pink and juicy.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan until thick and creamy.
- Plate the salmon, spoon over the creamy garlic spinach, and top with shrimp. Spoon extra sauce around the base.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for date night or special occasions.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.
- Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 200mg