Description
What’s for dinner tonight? This spicy and flavorful pan-seared cajun salmon recipe is perfect for tonight’s dinner.
Ingredients
4 Salmon pieces
1 tsp Onion powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Cayenne
2 1/2 tsp Chili powder
2 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
1 tsp Salt ( or salt to taste)
1 tsp olive oil
5 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Rinse the fish then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine the spices and herbs. Combine well and taste. Adjust the salt if needed.
- Set aside 1 tsp of seasoning for later use. Cover the fish in olive oil, then use a spoon to cover the fish in seasonings.
- Heat the pan on medium and add the butter to the pan.
- Once the butter is melted, and the butter forms small bubbles, add the fish, skin side down. DO NOT move the fish once you place it in the pan until it is time to flip it. Cook the fish for 5 minutes on each side. I like to add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan between each batch of fish to prevent sticking. I also use a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape the pan between each batch. Decrease the heat if needed.
- After cooking the fish on both sides, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- Once all the pieces of fish are finished cooking, decrease the heat to low, scrape the pan down and add 2 tbsps of butter and the other 1 tsp of seasoning to the pan, mixing well to make a sauce. Then add the fish back to the pan.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: Cajun
Keywords: salmon, cajun, fish
