Blackened Salmon With Blue Cheese Sauce Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Season each piece of fish with the rub, pressing it in with your hands.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter and oil. When the butter has melted, add the salmon and cook about 2 minutes per side. The rub will give it a nice color.
• Transfer the whole pan to the oven and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes.
• For the sauce:
• Place the white wine into a medium saucepan and reduce by half. Add the heavy cream and allow to reduce.
• Add the blue cheese and whisk until smooth. It will get nice and velvety.
• Serve on top of the salmon.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2. Place salmon fillets in pan.
• 3. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
• 4. Spoon 1 -2 tablespoons of blue cheese dressing over the top of the salmon. Put enough to cover the top of the fillet.
• 5. Bake for 25 minutes (or until the fish flakes easily) in oven.
• 6. Option using blue cheese crumbles: Bake for 20 minutes, spread the blue cheese crumbles on top and bake another 5 minutes.