Cajun Salmon Skillet Recipe
Blackened Atlantic Salmon bites topped with bay shrimp in Chef’s Cajun cream sauce. Garnished with fresh herbs, lemon and sweet peppers Served with seasonal vegetables and SnakeBite Rice.
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Ingredients
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For the Cajun Salmon
For the Cajun Cream Sauce
For Garnish and Sides
Method
Preparing the Cajun Salmon
- 1
Season the Salmon
Pat the Atlantic Salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Cook the Salmon
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Cajun Cream Sauce
- 3
- 4
Create the Cream Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and add 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- 5
Add Bay Shrimp
Add the bay shrimp and lemon juice to the sauce. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
Serving the Dish
- 6
Plate the Dish
Return the blackened salmon to the skillet, spooning the Cajun cream sauce and shrimp over the top.
- 7
- 8
Prepare Seasonal Vegetables and Rice
In a separate pot, prepare the seasonal vegetables by steaming or sautéing them until tender. Cook the SnakeBite Rice according to package instructions.
- 9
Serve
Serve the Cajun salmon bites with seasonal vegetables and SnakeBite Rice on the side.
