Salad 06/03/2025 21:21

🔥 Creamy Cajun Blackened Salmon with Rice & Roasted Asparagus 🐟🌶️🍚

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Servings: 2 | Calories: ~600 per serving

Ingredients
For the Blackened Salmon
2 salmon fillets

Ingredients

For the Blackened Salmon

2 salmon fillets

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

For the Creamy Cajun Sauce

1 tablespoon butter

½ small onion (chopped)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

½ red bell pepper (sliced)

½ green bell pepper (sliced)

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

½ cup heavy cream

¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth

¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

For the Rice

1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Roasted Asparagus

1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Prepare the Salmon: In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, oregano, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and coat them evenly with the spice mix.

Cook the Salmon: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, then sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers for 2 minutes. Stir in Cajun seasoning, heavy cream, and broth. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add Parmesan cheese and parsley. Stir until smooth.

Prepare the Rice: In a separate pan, melt butter and mix in cooked rice with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Stir for 2 minutes until warm and flavorful.

Roast the Asparagus: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until tender.

Assemble & Serve: Place the Cajun rice on a plate, top with blackened salmon, pour the creamy Cajun sauce over it, and serve with roasted asparagus on the side. Enjoy!