Ingredients for Single Meal
- 4 - 4 oz. salmon filet
- 1 - Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 - tsp smoked paprika
- 1 - tsp onion powder
- 1 - tsp garlic powder
- 4 - Tbsp butter**
- 4 - ciabatta rolls**
- Garnish: - cucumber slices**
- Garnish: - Tbsp ranch dressing mix**
- Side: - salad**
- 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion power.
- If needed, remove the skin from the salmon. Sprinkle onto the salmon filets, generously, and press into the salmon.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and then saute the salmon, seasoning side down for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Once cooked, set aside and assemble sandwiches.
- Slice and toast the ciabatta rolls, then add Ranch dressing, the blackened salmon filet, and sliced cucumber to each sandwich.
- Serve Blackened Salmon Sandwich with side salad.
Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder and 2 tsp onion powder.
To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:
- 4 - 4 oz. salmon filets
- Half of the seasoning blend sprinkled onto the salmon
- Do NOT freeze the butter.
Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw the salmon and seasoning completely before sauteing in the melted butter.
Special notes
Ask the grocery store to slice the skin off the salmon before you buy it.
Dairy-Free Modifications
Recipe is dairy-free when served with dairy-free sides and garnishes.
Gluten-Free Modifications
Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sandwich bread.
Printable Label Recipe Title
Blackened Salmon Sandwiches
Printable Label Instructions
Thaw completely and saute in melted butter for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Assemble into sandwiches with ciabatta rolls, ranch dressing, and sliced cucumbers. Serve with side salad.
