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Blackened Salmon with Mushroom Cream Sauce

This post was last updated on September 19, 2024 at 3:55 pm

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Blackened Salmon w/ mushroom cream sauce. Salmon is seasoned to perfection, then pan seared to create the ultimate blackening, and then nestled into a delicious mushroom cream sauce.

Checkout the secret ingredient to achieving the perfect sear for the blackened salmon. In part, salmon has amazing health benefits, but even better, it’s such a versatile protein.

salmon with mushroom cream sauce

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, we could go catch salmon in our own backyard. However, I didn’t like fish growing up. I know- I know, I’m insane right? Let’s fast forward several years, I can’t seem to get enough of it now!

The sad part of this is that we now live in south Florida, where seafood- especially salmon, is not in abundance. Therefore, it is pretty expensive! It’s okay though, a lot of stores offer the pre-packaged salmon at a decent cost.

So, with this salmon, I knew I wanted something savory, not just regular blackened salmon. That’s where the mushroom cream sauce came in at. Freshly sliced mushrooms, spinach, red wine (this is optional but HIGHLY recommended), heavy cream, and chicken stock created the most amazing creamy sauce to accompany the blackened salmon. Boy what a treat it was! Dinner was done in 20 minutes, and it was such a substantial meal.

salmon with mushroom cream sauce

How to make the blackened salmon w/ mushroom cream sauce:

  • Season the salmon liberally with all of the spices. With this blend, I adapted Jessica Gavin's blackened salmon recipe and made it my own; and used what I had on hand! No need to season the skin side, as that will be peeled off when done cooking.
  • Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium high.
  • Once the olive oil is heated, add the salmon skin side down. Sear for 5 minutes, then flip it over. Sear for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. Salmon should have a nice brown crust, but may not be cooked all the way through (cooking process will finish when it's added back to the hot mushroom cream sauce).
Blackened Salmon
  • Place butter into the pan, and then add the sliced mushrooms. Saute for 7-10 minutes, or until the mushrooms start to soften up. 
  • Pour red wine into the pan and stir to get up all of the brown bits. Slowly add the heavy cream, chicken stock, and sprigs of thyme. Stir to combine.
  • Peel the skin off of the salmon, and nestle them back into the mushroom cream sauce and continue to simmer for 7-10 minutes.
salmon with mushroom cream sauce

What to serve with the blackened salmon w/ mushroom cream sauce: 

Rice pilaf is an awesome side to serve with this dish. It is super simple to make, and really helps round out the meal. Moreover, another great side dish would be a great salad. Any type of salad that can be put together quickly, or made ahead of time would be a perfect solution. For another side dish idea, you could go with a quick potato mash. Boil up some potatoes, mash them and season well. The mushroom cream sauce would be delicious with mashed potatoes. 

Nonetheless, even if your not the biggest fan of seafood, or fish, you may very well enjoy this dish! 

Check out this garlic butter seafood boil for other seafood ideas.

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salmon with mushroom cream sauce

Blackened Salmon with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Salmon is seasoned to perfection, then pan seared to create the ultimate blackening. Blackened salmon then simmers in a savory mushroom cream sauce.
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Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Course: dinner, Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fish, salmon, seafood
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Tamara J.

Ingredients

BLACKENED SALMON:

  • 1 filet of Salmon cut into 4-6 oz. portions
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Seasoning salt
  • ½ tablespoon Black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon Paprika
  • ½ tablespoon Garlic powder
  • ½ tablespoon Onion powder

Mushroom Cream Sauce

  • 3 cups Spinach
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken stock
  • ½ cup Red wine
  • 2 sprigs Fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Season the salmon liberally with all of the spices (only season meat side, not skin side). Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium high.
  • Once the olive oil is heated, add the salmon skin side down. Sear for 5 minutes, then flip it over. Sear for an additional 5 minutes. Remove salmon and set aside. Salmon should have a nice brown crust, but may not be cooked all the way through.
  • Add butter to the pan. Next add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until mushrooms start to get soft.
  • Pour red wine into the pan and stir to get up all of the brown bits. Add the heavy cream and chicken stock.
  • Remove thyme "leaves" from the sprigs of thyme and stir them into the sauce until combined.
  • Stir the spinach into the sauce. Nestle the salmon back into the cream sauce and continue to simmer for 7-10 minutes.

Notes

Regular non-stick skillet can be used, but cast iron skillet is ideal to achieve the perfect blackening for the salmon.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 955mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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  1. Chris Okay says

    August 20, 2024 at 11:01 pm

    4 stars
    We followed the recipe, searing the wild-caught sockeye fillet in a carbon steel skillet, perfectly seared and blackened 5 minutes a side, we picked a pound+ of chanterelles, cinnabaris, and indigo milk cap wild mushrooms, joined it all together with baby spinach, and it was all a perfect pairing of sauce to blackened fish to meaty mushrooms in a silky broth. Thank you, we had a great dinner tonight with your recipe!

    Reply
  2. bepmina says

    August 07, 2021 at 2:44 am

    This is a lovely recipe, and one I would definitely try. This particular combination sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 07, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      You are welcome, enjoy!

      Reply
  3. SANDRA M BROWN says

    July 10, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    This was delicious! I knew it would be from the ingredients and the techniques. I had to stop myself from lickin' the plate. 😀 Definitely will be serving this to friends and family. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      July 10, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      Hey Sandra! Thank you for this review! It is one of my absolute faves too! Have a great weekend. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Justin says

    March 03, 2021 at 11:49 pm

    I made this and the wife and kids loveit. Think I may try with a firmer fish or even chicken. Sauce is amazing.

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      March 04, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      I'm glad you guys enjoyed it Justin. Chicken would be amazing in that mushroom cream sauce!

      Reply
  5. Carmen says

    December 28, 2020 at 11:58 pm

    Hi. Can you sub white wine for the red wine?

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      December 30, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      I have not tried the recipe with white whine, but I'm sure it will be good!

      Reply
  6. Rory says

    April 07, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    Hi there, this looks great, will try it tonight. At what point do you add the spinach?

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      April 08, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      Thank you! I add the spinach towards the end of cooking, maybe the last 5 minutes. As you know, the heat will wilt it rather quickly. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Zachary Melby Jr. says

    October 28, 2019 at 3:04 am

    5 stars
    Dish looks amazing!! It definitely will be a big hit for one of my dinners.

    Reply
  8. MILA says

    October 28, 2019 at 1:45 am

    5 stars
    SO DELISH! I love the savory flavors.

    Reply
  9. Tisha says

    October 28, 2019 at 1:01 am

    Blackened to perfection! Such a great twist on a classic recipe!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      October 28, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      Thank you, it is delicious!

      Reply
  10. Adri Ruff says

    October 28, 2019 at 12:37 am

    Those seasonings plus the use of cast iron sounds like perfection on a plate!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      October 28, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      The cast iron skillet is my favorite!

      Reply
  11. Jazz says

    October 27, 2019 at 7:40 pm

    This sounds like a match made in dinnertime heaven! Can't wait to try the mushroom sauce.

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      October 28, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      The mushroom cream sauce was truly something special! Can't wait for you to try it.

      Reply
  12. Kenya Rae says

    October 27, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    This is what’s for dinner tonight! So yummy. Can not wait!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      October 28, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      Awesome! Enjoy it Kenya.

      Reply
  13. Katrina Adams says

    October 26, 2019 at 1:49 am

    This looks delicious!!! I definitely will be making!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      October 28, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      You definitely should! It is a delicious dish.

      Reply
  14. Quin L. says

    October 25, 2019 at 1:47 am

    That blackened salmon with that cream sauce makes me swoon, such a great weeknight dinner!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      October 25, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      It is a perfect weeknight meal!

      Reply
  15. Aline says

    October 24, 2019 at 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    This was yummy and easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  16. Tynia says

    October 24, 2019 at 4:56 am

    Oh wow I bet that mushroom cream sauce would be incredible on mashed potatoes, yum.

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      October 24, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      You are right! We served this dish with a side of mashed potatoes. It was fabolous!

      Reply
  17. Marta says

    October 23, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    5 stars
    I loved blackened salmon before, but with this sauce I know I'm going to be smitten.

    Reply

HEY, Y'ALL!

I'm Tamara! I'm a Southern girl who has cooking in her blood. A wife and busy mom of four awesome kids. I love sharing fun family ideas, money saving life hacks, and have a variety of fool-proof family-friendly recipes for the family on the go. Learn more about Tamara


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