Legendary Blackened Salmon At Home
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.
How to Make Rattlesnake Bites At Home
Ingredients
Step 1
3 large jalapenos, seeded and cut in half
1/2 large red pepper
2 cups Monterey jack cheese, shredded
Step 2
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon Parmesan, grated
salt and pepper
Breader
1 1/2 cup bread crumbs, seasoned or unseasoned
Preparation
Wash jalapenos, cut in half, take out seeds, and dice fine
Wash red pepper and dice fine
Mix jalapenos and red peppers with shredded jack cheese until it forms a ball
Let set in refrigerator for at least 3 hours!
Form bite sized balls of the cheese mixture and set aside
Step 2
In shallow bowl, mix flour, egg, Parmesan, milk, salt, and pepper to taste.
Place breadcrumbs in a separate mixing bowl.
Dip cheese balls in egg mixture and then in breadcrumbs, work coating onto the cheese ball evenly and place on a plate or tray
Place breaded cheese balls in freezer for 1/2 hour to set up
Take out of freezer and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Serve immediately with Ranch Dressing or your favorite dipping sauce