This amazing blackened salmon sandwich is delicious and flavorful with the highlight being a filet of salmon coated in a spicy seasoning blend and cooked to perfection in melted butter. Prepare the salmon filets for the freezer and you have a wonderful future dinner waiting for you!
Ingredients
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: ranch dressing mix
- Side: salad
Instructions
Cooking Directions for Single Meal
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In a small mixing bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion power.
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If needed, remove the skin from the salmon. Sprinkle onto the salmon filets, generously, and press into the salmon.
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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.
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Slice and toast the ciabatta rolls, then add Ranch dressing, the blackened salmon filet, and sliced cucumber to each sandwich.
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Serve Blackened Salmon Sandwich with side salad.
Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions
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In a small mixing bowl, combine the 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder and 2 tsp onion powder.
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To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:
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4 – 4 oz. salmon filets
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Half of the seasoning blend sprinkled onto the salmon
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Do NOT freeze the butter.
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Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
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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.
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Printable Label Instructions
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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.
