Perfectly spiced salmon fillets with a crispy blackened crust, topped with a rich, tangy Dijon cream sauce. A restaurant-quality keto dinner in minutes.

📊 Per serving (Serves 4):
Calories: 420
Fat: 32g
Protein: 34g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fibre: 1g

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins

🛒 Ingredients:
Salmon:
• 4 salmon fillets (6oz each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter

Blackening Spice:
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

Creamy Dijon Sauce:
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 240ml heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne

Garnish:
• Fresh dill sprigs
• Lemon wedges
• Cracked black pepper
• Flaky sea salt
• Capers (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
Prep:
1. Mix blackening spices
2. Pat salmon dry
3. Bring to room temperature
4. Prepare sauce ingredients
5. Heat skillet

Seasoning Salmon:
1. Brush salmon with oil
2. Coat with blackening spice
3. Press spices firmly
4. Season skin side lightly
5. Let rest 5 mins

Cooking Salmon:
1. Heat large skillet
2. Add oil and butter
3. Place salmon skin-side up
4. Cook 3-4 mins
5. Flip carefully

Finishing Salmon:
1. Cook skin-side down
2. 3-4 mins more
3. Cook to 125°F for medium
4. Remove to plate
5. Rest while making sauce

Dijon Cream Sauce:
1. In same pan, add butter
2. Sauté garlic briefly
3. Add heavy cream
4. Simmer 2-3 mins
5. Whisk in mustards

Completing Sauce:
1. Add lemon juice
2. Add herbs
3. Season to taste
4. Simmer until thickened
5. Remove from heat

To Serve:
1. Plate salmon
2. Drizzle sauce generously
3. Add garnishes
4. Serve with lemon
5. Add fresh herbs

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