Aleya Ericson| Crumbs
According to the Reader’s Digest, salmon is one of the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, which makes Salmon to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to protect against heart disease and stroke by Harvard University. Blackened salmon is a cheap, nutritious meal that tastes excellent paired with vegetables and rice.
Ingredients:
- One salmon fillet
- Blackened seasoning
- Butter
Directions:
- If frozen, allow salmon to thaw before cooking.
- Place enough butter on pan to melt and cover the pan. My pan took 1/4 tablespoon of butter.
- In a high heat stove, place salmon on buttered pan.
- Lightly season visible side of salmon with blackened seasoning.
- After three minutes of simmering, rotate salmon.
- If the salmon has skin on it, it should be able to be scrapped off with a fork after three minutes of direct simmering.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 until salmon is light brown.
- Serve salmon with rice and vegetables and enjoy.
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