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Blackened Salmon with Jicama and Mango Slaw

Cajun style blackened salmon with a crispy, spiced crust balanced with a sweet and tangy slaw.

Egg FreeLow FatPaleoGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreePescatarian

2

Servings

30 Mins

Prep Time

5 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Make the Blackening Seasoning

Combine all the seasoning ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  • Smoked Paprika1 ½ Tbsps.
  • Cayenne Pepper½ tsp.
  • Garlic Powder½ tsp.
  • Onion Powder½ tsp.
  • Oregano(dried)½ tsp.
  • Kosher Salt¼ tsp.
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Make the Slaw

Combine all ingredients and gently mix with a rubber spatula and reserve for later use.

  • Jicama(thinly sliced)¼ cup
  • Mango(thinly sliced)½ cup
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil½ Tbsp.
  • Lime Juice½ Tbsp.
  • Lime Zest½ Tbsp.
  • Cilantro Leaves(finely chopped)½ Tbsp.
  • Kosher Salt1 tsp.
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Cooking Steps

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1. Preheat the Pan and Brush the Salmon with Oil

Preheat the pan to 375°F/ 190°C (medium- high). While the pan preheats, brush one side of each salmon fillet with a bit of oil.

  • Skinless Salmon Fillets(5 oz. each, 1" thick)2
  • High Heat Oil(grapeseed, vegetable, canola)½ tsp.
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2. Season the Salmon on the Oiled Side

Carefully press the oiled side of the salmon into the blackening seasoning and shake off any excess. Discard any remaining seasoning

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3. Add and Sear the Salmon

Place the two fillets seasoned side down in the pan making sure they do not touch. Sear for:

  • Medium Rare: 3 minutes
  • Medium: 5-6 minutes
  • Well Done: 8 minutes
  • Skinless Salmon Filets(5 oz. each, 1" thick)2
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4. Oil and Season the Salmon

While the seasoned side cooks, gently brush canola oil onto the side facing up and season with kosher salt.

  • High Heat Oil(grapeseed, vegetable, canola)½ tsp.
  • Kosher Salt½ tsp.
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5. Flip and Continue Cooking the Salmon

Using a fish spatula, carefully flip the salmon. Continue cooking for:

  • Medium Rare: 3 minutes
  • Medium: 4 minutes
  • Well Done: 5 minutes
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6. Remove the Salmon

Turn the burner off, and using a fish spatula, transfer the salmon from the pan to a paper towel lined tray or plate.

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7. Plate and Serve the Salmon

Spoon some slaw onto the center of each plate. Place each piece of salmon on a bed of slaw, then top the salmon with a pinch of the mango jicama slaw.

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