Pan Fried Cajun Salmon Recipes

PAN-FRIED SALMON

This Pan-Fried Salmon recipe from Food Network Kitchen is all about the method: Start with a hot skillet for crispy skin and to prevent sticking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

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Steps:

Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.
Warm a large nonstick skillet with oil over medium-low heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch and the skin is crisp if desired, about 3 minutes more.
The skin can be served or removed easily with a knife or spoon.
Transfer to a plate and serve as desired.

Ingredients

4 (5-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets (about 1-inch-thick), skin on or off
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

PAN-FRIED SALMON

A simple, straightforward, quick recipe for pan-fried salmon. Besides salmon fillets, all you need is butter and fresh lemon juice.

Provided by Ita

Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Steps:

Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Pour in lemon juice and swirl the skillet to mix melted butter and lemon juice.
Place salmon fillets, flesh side down, in the pan and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Spoon lemon butter over the top of the fillets as they cook. Turn fillets over with a spatula and cook for an additional 1 or 2 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 131.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 salmon fillets
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

BLACKENED SALMON FILLETS

Fire up succulent salmon with an exciting blend of Cajun-style spices!

Provided by JEFF CALKINS

Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Steps:

In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, basil and oregano.
Brush salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 cup butter, and sprinkle evenly with the cayenne pepper mixture. Drizzle one side of each fillet with 1/2 remaining butter.
In a large, heavy skillet over high heat, cook salmon, butter side down, until blackened, 2 to 5 minutes. Turn fillets, drizzle with remaining butter, and continue cooking until blackened and fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 166.4 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 1248.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ground paprika
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
4 salmon fillets, skin and bones removed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted