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Creole Cream Sauce with Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

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This Creole Cream Sauce with Air Fryer Salmon is a rich, flavorful dish that combines a creamy, savory sauce with perfectly cooked, tender salmon. The sauce features sun-dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, and Creole seasoning, making it ideal to serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. The salmon is air fried for a crispy skin and tender interior, providing a healthy and delicious main course with Southern-inspired flair.

Ingredients

Creole Cream Sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup (65g) finely chopped sun-dried tomato, packed in olive oil
  • 2/3 cup (100g) finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning (see Notes)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) dry white wine, or 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or apple cider or champagne vinegar)
  • 1/3 cup (30g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for finishing
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Air Fryer Salmon

  • 24 oz (680g) salmon fillet, wild Pacific or Atlantic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, or more if needed to coat all sides
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Creole seasoning or other favorite seasoning, to taste

Creole Seasoning (Makes 3/4 cup)

  • 3 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp white pepper
  • 4 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp dried basil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Creole Cream Sauce: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle in the olive oil. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until it softens and turns golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, and Creole seasoning. Sauté for about a minute to soften the vegetables and blend the flavors. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine everything thoroughly.
  3. Deglaze and Simmer Sauce: Pour in the dry white wine and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits. Let the wine reduce by half, then add the chicken stock and heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Thicken Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 5 minutes or until it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If desired, fold in chopped baby spinach or baby kale at this stage and let it soften.
  5. Cook Air Fryer Salmon: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes. Pat salmon fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels. Drizzle and brush olive oil to coat the salmon evenly. Season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Place salmon skin side up in the air fryer basket and cook for 7-10 minutes, adjusting time and temperature as needed to avoid charring and ensure even cooking. Salmon is done when it flakes easily and reaches 125-130°F internally.
  6. Combine and Serve: Once the salmon is cooked, you can either stir flaked salmon into the warm sauce or nestle whole fillets into the sauce to reheat gently. Serve over cooked pasta, rice, polenta, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Creole Seasoning can be made in advance by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, and dried basil. Store in a sealed container away from light.
  • If you prefer, add two large handfuls of trimmed baby spinach or baby kale to the sauce after stirring in Parmesan cheese to add greens to the dish.
  • For frozen salmon, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or use a cold water bath method by placing salmon (in sealed bag) in cold water, changing water every 30 minutes until thawed.
  • Do not use hot water for thawing as it can encourage bacterial growth and impact salmon quality.
  • The skin on cooked salmon can be easily removed if not desired.
  • Cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on your air fryer model and salmon thickness; monitor closely to prevent overcooking.

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