Jail Island Salmon Recipe
blackened salmon, mango scallion rice, lemon garlic sauce, tomato, grilled asparagus
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Ingredients
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For the Blackened Salmon
For the Mango Scallion Rice
For the Lemon Garlic Sauce
For the Grilled Asparagus
For Garnish
Method
Preparation of Blackened Salmon
- 1
Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season generously with cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Cook the Salmon
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preparation of Mango Scallion Rice
- 3
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, combine the jasmine rice and vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Mix the Rice
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the diced mango, chopped scallions, and lime juice. Set aside.
Preparation of Lemon Garlic Sauce
- 5
Make the Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, then remove from heat.
Preparation of Grilled Asparagus
- 6