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Blackened Salmon with Turmeric Cream Sauce
Blackening Seasoning
Salmon
Turmeric Cream Sauce
To Make the Blackening Seasoning
1
Mix all of the spices and herbs together in a small bowl and set aside.
To Make the Salmon
1
Pat down both sides of each salmon filet.
2
Brush both sides of each filet with melted butter.
3
Cover both sides of each filet with the blackening seasoning and pat down to make sure it sticks on the fish.
4
Heat the neutral oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
5
Once the oil is hot, add salmon to the pan and cook on one side for 5 minutes. It should look a little dark but not burnt, so watch the temperature of the heat.
6
Flip the salmon and cook 5-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of your filets. If the salmon is getting too dark, reduce the heat to medium low. An instant read thermometer should register 135°F to 140°F. The salmon will continue to cook a little while resting, so let it rest for several minutes.
To Make the Turmeric Cream Sauce
1
Add butter to a small frying pan over medium heat.
2
Once the butter has melted, add the flour and whisk into the butter, creating a roux. Cook for about 1 minute.
3
Slowly add the heavy cream and whisk into the roux until it’s smooth.
4
Add the turmeric, pepper, and salt and whisk to combine. The sauce should be just slightly thick.
To Plate
1
Serve the blackened salmon with a little turmeric cream sauce, a lemon wedge, and a light shower of fresh parsley.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Salmon Thoroughly 💧Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels before applying the blackening spice rub; moisture prevents the crust from forming and causes steaming instead of searing.
- Bloom Your Spices in Oil 🌶️Heat your butter or neutral oil until it shimmers before adding the seasoned salmon; this creates the signature blackened crust and ensures the spice flavors fully develop.
- Balance Your Turmeric Cream 🧂Whisk turmeric into cold cream before adding to hot butter to prevent lumping, and taste as you go since turmeric's earthy notes can easily overpower delicate salmon if over-applied.
- Don't Flip Too Early ⏱️Leave salmon skin-side up for 4-5 minutes without moving to develop a proper blackened crust; resist the urge to flip until a golden-brown char forms on the bottom.
- Finish with Fresh Lemon Last 🍋Add your lemon squeeze just before plating rather than during cooking to preserve its bright acidity and prevent the sauce from becoming too acidic or separating the cream.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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