Jul 14 2026
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Cajun Seared Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Saltine Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

Goat cheese grits, fried kale, shrimp, garlic chile sauce

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Ingredients

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Cajun Seared Salmon

Goat Cheese Grits

Fried Kale

Shrimp

Garlic Chile Sauce

Method

Cajun Seared Salmon

  1. 1

    Season the Salmon

    Rub the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning on both sides.

  2. 2

    Sear the Salmon

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to your liking. Remove and set aside.

Goat Cheese Grits

  1. 3

    Cook the Grits

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the grits and salt. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

  2. 4

    Add Goat Cheese and Butter

    Once the grits are cooked, stir in the goat cheese and butter until melted and creamy. Keep warm.

Fried Kale

  1. 5

    Prepare the Kale

    Wash and dry the kale leaves. Remove stems and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 6

    Fry the Kale

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the kale and salt, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Shrimp

  1. 7

    Cook the Shrimp

    In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add shrimp and red chili flakes, cooking for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.

Garlic Chile Sauce

  1. 8

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine minced garlic, olive oil, chili paste, lime juice, and salt. Heat over low heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.

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