Blackened Salmon with Blue Cheese Sauce
(from kwadswor’s recipe box)
I halved the sale and cayenne in this transcription. Might need a bit more.
Source: Aaron McCargo Jr. - Food Network
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Categories: Fish
Ingredients
- * 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- * 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- * 2 tablespoons paprika
- * 1 tablespoons salt
- * 3/4 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- * 2 tablespoons butter
- * 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, for frying
- * 4 (6-ounce) portions skinless and boneless salmon fillets
- Blue Cheese Sauce:
- * 1/4 cup white wine
- * 1/2 cup heavy cream
- * 3/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, black pepper, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Season each piece of fish with the rub.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter and oil. Once the butter has melted, add the fish and cook about 2 minutes per side.
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Transfer the whole pan to the oven and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes (145-155°F internal temprerature).
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For the sauce:
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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. Serve on top of the salmon.