Blackened Salmon
Ingredients:
Fresh salmon filets
Clarified butter
Seasoning:
Favorite Cajun seasoning or cayenne, chili powder, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Step 1
shake an even layer of the seasoning mix on salmon to taste
heat clarified butter in a skillet until it is smoky hot
Step 2
gently place the coated filets into the pan (use tongs and don't splash the butter).
Step 3
Cook the filets evenly on both sides until it yields to gentle pressure.
Cooking Tip:
The butter and seasonings create a crust due to the high temp, and lock in the juices.
Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients:
Skewers (metal or wood)
griddle or non-stick pan
tongs
ladle
seasoning shaker
gloves
Preparation:
Try these options or create your own seasoning:
1. Old Bay
2. Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion Powder
Compound Butter:
1. Lemon Pepper Butter (fresh lemon juice, black pepper and whipped butter)
2. Garlic Butter (chopped garlic, onion powder and whipped butter)
Step 1 – Prepare Shrimp
• If using frozen shrimp, thaw them first.
• Using desired size shrimp, place them on a flat surface with tails facing the same direction
• Run skewer through each shrimp ensuring they are as flat as possible and slightly separated (This will ensure even cooking)
• Once all shrimp are skewered, season the shrimp evenly using a shaker (This will ensure even seasoning and flavor)
Step 2 – Cook Shrimp
• Place ½ of melted butter per skewer on griddle or non-stick pan
• Place skewered shrimp on griddle (repeat for each skewer)
• Cook for approximately 2 minutes
• Using tongs turn all skewers over
• Once turned ladle ½ oz compound butter over each skewer
• Cook for approximately another 2 minutes or until shrimp are done (shrimp should be firm and slightly white in color; not translucent)
Step 3 – Serve Shrimp
• Place skewered cooked shrimp on a serving platter or individual plate(s).
• Serve with a lemon wedge and ramekin of melted compound butter (for dipping).