Blackened Salmon with Blue Cheese Sauce

Elevate your dinner table with this bold and flavorful Blackened Salmon with Blue Cheese Sauce—a dish that perfectly balances smoky spices with creamy indulgence. Each tender salmon filet is generously coated in a robust blackening spice blend featuring paprika, cayenne, and herbs, then seared to perfection to create a delectably crisp crust. The rich, velvety blue cheese sauce, made with heavy cream and crumbled blue cheese, adds a luxurious touch that complements the spice beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick yet elegant recipe is perfect for impressing dinner guests or upgrading your weeknight meals. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and serve with your favorite sides for a restaurant-quality feast at home! Keywords: blackened salmon recipe, blue cheese sauce, quick dinner ideas, gourmet seafood recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) Salmon filets
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Crumbled blue cheese
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish) Chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening spice mix.

Step 2

Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels. Rub each filet with olive oil, then coat generously with the blackening spice mix, pressing gently to help the seasoning adhere.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Once it begins to sizzle, add the salmon filets skin-side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving to create a blackened crust.

Step 4

Flip the salmon carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through (it should flake easily with a fork). Remove from heat and set aside on a plate to rest.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream and milk. Heat over medium heat until warm, but do not let it boil.

Step 6

Add the crumbled blue cheese to the saucepan, stirring until fully melted and incorporated.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the sauce to thicken it. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.

Step 8

To serve, spoon the blue cheese sauce over the blackened salmon filets. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(989.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2290.2

Total Fat 152.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 614.4mg	0%
Sodium 3633.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g	0%
Total Sugars 5.8g
Protein 189.2g	0%

Vitamin D 2553.6IU	0%
Calcium 535.5mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 3923.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 34.4%

Carbs: 3.1%