Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAqui Willow GlenBlackened Salmon Recipe

Blackened Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Aqui Willow Glen
Time45m
Serves4

Cajun spiced salmon with chipotle-lemon butter, mango, mashed sweet potatoes and Aqui slaw.

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Ingredients

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For the Blackened Salmon

For the Chipotle-Lemon Butter

For the Mashed Sweet Potatoes

For Garnish

Method

Preparing the Blackened Salmon

  1. 1

    Season the Salmon

    Rub the salmon fillets with cajun seasoning on both sides.

  2. 2

    Cook the Salmon

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until blackened and cooked through.

Making the Chipotle-Lemon Butter

  1. 3

    Prepare the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in chipotle in adobo, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix well and set aside.

Preparing the Mashed Sweet Potatoes

  1. 4

    Boil the Sweet Potatoes

    Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 5

    Mash the Sweet Potatoes

    Drain the sweet potatoes and return to pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Making the Aqui Slaw

  1. 6

    Mix the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss to combine.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On each plate, serve a portion of mashed sweet potatoes, top with blackened salmon, drizzle with chipotle-lemon butter, and garnish with diced mango. Serve Aqui slaw on the side.

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