Billys Blackened Salmon For One Food

BLACKENED SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add the paprika, cayenne, thyme and oregano and salt and mix to blend. Put the mixture on a plate or other flat surface and coat the portions of salmon, 1 at a time, on the flesh side only.
• Heat a large heavy-bottomed pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat, and add the oil. When the oil begins to smoke quite heavily shut the heat off under the pan. Add the salmon, 1 at a time, in a single layer, flesh side down, in the oil. Turn the heat back on under the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Use a spatula to turn the salmon to the other side. Cook the salmon over medium heat, until the skin becomes crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Arrange the salmon on a platter, sprinkle with lemon zest and lemon juice and serve immediately.

SHEET PAN BLACKENED SALMON WITH GARLICKY SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set an oven rack in the lower-middle position.
• Prepare the salmon: In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, dry mustard, and oregano and set aside. Use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to grease a sheet pan. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on a flat surface and season it with salt. Drizzle the salmon with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Transfer the spice mixture to a small fine-mesh sieve or strainer and sift an even layer of the spices over the salmon. Arrange the fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space between them.
• Cook the salmon: Place the pan on the lower-middle rack and roast for 10 to 12 minutes for medium to medium-rare salmon. (For well-done fish, leave it in the oven for an additional 5 to 8 minutes.) Remove the pan from the oven and drizzle the honey over the fish. Then sprinkle all of the lime zest and juice over the fish.
• While the salmon roasts, cook the spinach: Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. "Spear" the garlic clove on the tines of a fork. When the oil is hot and begins to smoke lightly, add the spinach and cook in the oil, stirring with the fork, 30 seconds. By stirring the spinach with the garlic clove on the end of the fork, it imparts a garlic flavor without overwhelming the spinach. Stir in salt and black pepper and remove the skillet from the heat. Stir until the spinach loses half its volume. Sprinkle with the red wine vinegar. Serve immediately with the salmon.

BLACKENED SALMON

Steps:

• For the Dijon sauce, saute on medium heat 1/4 teaspoon chopped fine shallots and 1 tablespoon butter. Then add 1/4 cup white wine, Dijon mustard and a pinch of paprika. Simmer for 3 minutes.
• For the balsamic sauce, saute on medium heat 1/4 teaspoon chopped fine shallots 1 tablespoon butter. Then add balsamic vinegar, veal stock and 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped, if desired. Bring to a boil and reduce by 1/2 or until it coats back of spoon.
• Put 2 tablespoons olive oil and 3 cloves of garlic (peeled) into a hot saute pan and saute until brown and then add 2 pounds cleaned spinach.
• Mix all blackened mixture ingredients together in a blender. Coat salmon fillets with mixture. Saute on each side 3 to 4 minutes over high flame. Place in a preheated 400 degree oven 6 to12 minutes, or to your liking. Serve with sauces and spinach.

BILLY'S BLACKENED SALMON FOR ONE

Steps:

• Mix the Blackening spices (the first 8 ingredients) in a small bowl.
• Place your salmon fillet on a plate. (I usually buy half a salmon filleted - cut it into portions and freeze it - using it up as I need it.) Pat it dry with a paper towel.
• Sprinkle the Blackening Spice all over your salmon and gently rub it inches.
• Pour olive oil into a heavy cast iron frying pan or other heavy bottomed frying pan and heat over medium heat.
• Make sure your pan is nice and hot and gently place your fillet in the skillet. Watch out it may spatter!
• Do not move the fillet! Cook it for 2 to 3 minutes until it is a nice dark color. You can peek under a corner to make sure it is.
• Flip the fillet over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until cooked to your liking.
• Serve immediately with Lime or Lemon wedges.
• I like to serve mine on a bed of Garlic Mashed Potatoes. - Enjoy!