Cajun Salmon | Recipe

Name: Cajun Salmon
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Personen
Ingredients: 1 tbsp JS Cajun Seasoning; 4 salmon fillets; 1 organic orange, zest and juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 courgettes; 3 carrots; 1 red onion; salt, to taste; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard; 200 ml vegetable stock; remaining juice from the orange; 150 ml crème fraiche

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Cooking Time:

30 min

Difficulty:

Easy

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Ingredients

For the salmon:
1 tbsp

JS Cajun Seasoning
4

salmon fillets
1

organic orange, zest and juice
3 tbsp

olive oil
2

courgettes
3

carrots
1

red onion
salt, to taste
For the sauce:
2 tbsp

Dijon mustard
200 ml

vegetable stock
remaining juice from the orange
150 ml

crème fraiche

Method

Season the salmon fillets lightly with salt. In a mixing bowl, combine the orange zest, 3 tbsp orange juice, 2 tbsp olive oil and the Cajun Seasoning. Add the salmon fillets to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Set aside for 10 minutes to let the flavours infuse.

While the salmon marinates, prepare the vegetables. Trim the ends off the courgettes and chop them into rough chunks. Peel the carrots and chop them into similar-sized chunks. Peel the red onion and slice it into thin strips.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the carrots and cook for another 5 minutes, then add the courgettes. Fry everything for another 5–7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still with bite. Season with a pinch of salt.

In a small saucepan, add the remaining orange juice and vegetable stock. Stir in the crème fraiche and Dijon mustard, and let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Heat a little oil in a separate frying pan over medium heat. Fry the marinated salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes on each side, until they are just cooked through but still slightly pink in the centre.

Place the salmon fillets onto plates, drizzle with any leftover pan juices, and arrange the pan-fried vegetables alongside. Finish with a big spoonful of the creamy mustard sauce.

Nutritional information: (Per person)

Calories
421 kcal

Carbohydrates
8.4 g

Protein
33 g

Fat
29 g

Method

Heat a little oil in a separate frying pan over medium heat. Fry the marinated salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes on each side, until they are just cooked through but still slightly pink in the centre.

Place the salmon fillets onto plates, drizzle with any leftover pan juices, and arrange the pan-fried vegetables alongside. Finish with a big spoonful of the creamy mustard sauce.

Nutritional information: (Per person)

Calories
421 kcal

Carbohydrates
8.4 g

Protein
33 g

Fat
29 g

Cajun salmon

Looking for a tasty weeknight meal? This low-carb Cajun salmon recipe delivers a mouth-watering combination of Cajun Seasoning and citrus, paired with creamy mustard sauce and pan-fried vegetables. Easy to prepare and ready in 30 minutes, it’s a perfect way to enjoy Cajun salmon with a twist, while keeping things simple and delicious. Try it tonight!

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