Cajun Blackened Salmon Salad
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Season two salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
- 2Massage the seasoning and a little olive oil into the salmon until everything is combined and coated.
- 3Heat a hot skillet with a little olive oil and a little ghee (clarified butter).
- 4Pan sear the salmon fillets on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5Remove the salmon from the heat and set aside to rest.
- 6Dice up some fresh parsley.
- 7Dice up some fresh dill.
- 8Dice up a little bit of fresh celery.
- 9Dice up a little bit of red onion.
- 10Dice a few hot and sweet jalapenos.
- 11Add a couple of tablespoons of cream cheese, a tablespoon of mayo, and all the diced herbs and veggies to a bowl.
- 12Mix everything until well combined.
- 13Squeeze in a little fresh lemon for brightness.
- 14Toast a croissant.
- 15Assemble the salmon salad on the toasted croissant.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- salt
- pepper
- garlic
- smoked paprika
- Cajun seasoning
- olive oil
- ghee
- diced fresh parsley
- fresh dill
- diced fresh celery
- diced red onion
- diced hot and sweet jalapenos
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- fresh lemon
- 1 croissant
Equipment
skilletcroissant
Tips
- The salmon should be tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- This salmon salad can be eaten with crackers, as a lettuce wrap, or on a honey bun.
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