Blackened Salmon Recipe
Atlantic salmon cooked Cajun style. Served with two eggs, grits or potatoes, and a buttermilk biscuit.
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Ingredients
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Blackened Salmon
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Cook the Salmon
Add the seasoned salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- 4
Flip and Finish
Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
