Cajun Blackened Salmon Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season two salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2Season two salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
  3. 3Season two salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
  4. 4Massage the seasoning and a little olive oil into the salmon until everything is combined and coated.
  5. 5Massage the seasoning and a little olive oil into the salmon until everything is combined and coated.
  6. 6Massage the seasoning and a little olive oil into the salmon until everything is combined and coated.
  7. 7Heat a hot skillet with a little olive oil and a little ghee (clarified butter).
  8. 8Heat a hot skillet with a little olive oil and a little ghee (clarified butter).
  9. 9Heat a hot skillet with a little olive oil and a little ghee (clarified butter).
  10. 10Pan sear the salmon fillets on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  11. 11Pan sear the salmon fillets on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  12. 12Pan sear the salmon fillets on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  13. 13Remove the salmon from the heat and set aside to rest.
  14. 14Remove the salmon from the heat and set aside to rest.
  15. 15Remove the salmon from the heat and set aside to rest.
  16. 16Dice up some fresh parsley.
  17. 17Dice up some fresh parsley.
  18. 18Dice up some fresh parsley.
  19. 19Dice up some fresh dill.
  20. 20Dice up some fresh dill.
  21. 21Dice up some fresh dill.
  22. 22Dice up a little bit of fresh celery.
  23. 23Dice up a little bit of fresh celery.
  24. 24Dice up a little bit of fresh celery.
  25. 25Dice up a little bit of red onion.
  26. 26Dice up a little bit of red onion.
  27. 27Dice up a little bit of red onion.
  28. 28Dice a few hot and sweet jalapenos.
  29. 29Dice a few hot and sweet jalapenos.
  30. 30Dice a few hot and sweet jalapenos.
  31. 31Add a couple of tablespoons of cream cheese, a tablespoon of mayo, and all the diced herbs and veggies to a bowl.
  32. 32Add a couple of tablespoons of cream cheese, a tablespoon of mayo, and all the diced herbs and veggies to a bowl.
  33. 33Add a couple of tablespoons of cream cheese, a tablespoon of mayo, and all the diced herbs and veggies to a bowl.
  34. 34Mix everything until well combined.
  35. 35Mix everything until well combined.
  36. 36Mix everything until well combined.
  37. 37Squeeze in a little fresh lemon for brightness.
  38. 38Squeeze in a little fresh lemon for brightness.
  39. 39Squeeze in a little fresh lemon for brightness.
  40. 40Toast a croissant.
  41. 41Toast a croissant.
  42. 42Toast a croissant.
  43. 43Assemble the salmon salad on the toasted croissant.
  44. 44Assemble the salmon salad on the toasted croissant.
  45. 45Assemble the salmon salad on the toasted croissant.

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Cajun seasoning
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • ghee
  • ghee
  • ghee
  • diced fresh parsley
  • diced fresh parsley
  • diced fresh parsley
  • fresh dill
  • fresh dill
  • fresh dill
  • diced fresh celery
  • diced fresh celery
  • diced fresh celery
  • diced red onion
  • diced red onion
  • diced red onion
  • diced hot and sweet jalapenos
  • diced hot and sweet jalapenos
  • diced hot and sweet jalapenos
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • fresh lemon
  • fresh lemon
  • fresh lemon
  • 1 croissant
  • 1 croissant
  • 1 croissant

Equipment

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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.