Cajun Salmon with Orzo Creamed Corn
Cajun Salmon with Orzo Creamed Corn is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, flavorful salmon with a rich, creamy orzo base. The Cajun spices provide a touch of heat, balanced by the creamy Parmesan sauce and sweet corn.
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Ingredients
Salmon:
- 2-4 salmon filets skin removed
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- S&P
- Cajun Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
Orzo Creamed Corn:
- small onion diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- fresh or dried thyme
- S&P
- Cajun Seasoning
- 1 bag frozen corn
- 1 cup orzo
- 2½ cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ -1 cup Parmesan grated
- lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes for extra spice!
Instructions
- Pat dry salmon, remove skin, and season. In a skillet add your butter and oil, once hot add in your salmon and cook 1-2 minutes on both sides for a nice golden sear, don’t need to fully cook. Set aside.
- In the same pan add in your onions, garlic, S&P and thyme. Let cook till onions are translucent.
- Add in your corn and orzo, cook a few minutes then add in your broth and let come to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Stir in Parmesan. Then add your cream and lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes. Add your salmon back on top and cook in the oven on 350 for 5 minutes.
