Blackening is simply a means of adding spicy goodness—and a tasty
char—to fish, poultry, or meat. Here, blackened salmon filets get an extra kick
from a sweet and spicy (and deliciously gooey) glaze made with a little honey
and a chipotle chile in adobo sauce.
Give the fish 20 minutes to stand with the blackening rub, then you’re
ready to go: 5 minutes in the pan and it’s done.
Note: Begin searing the fish flesh-side down. When you turn it over to finish skin-side down, the skin will stick to the hot skillet, making the flesh easy to lift off, leaving the skin in the pan.
Note: Begin searing the fish flesh-side down. When you turn it over to finish skin-side down, the skin will stick to the hot skillet, making the flesh easy to lift off, leaving the skin in the pan.
See also Pan-Roasted Salmon with Fig-and-Chile Glaze. For another
blackening idea, check out Blackened Mahi-Mahi with Pan-Seared Vegetables.
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chile powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 4-oz salmon filets, with skin, about 1/3-inch thick
- 1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp honey
- 2 tsp chopped chives
- 1 tsp adobo sauce
- sea salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
Blackening Spices |
Glaze Ingredients |
Preparation
- Combine the black pepper, chile powder, and coriander in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture on the flesh side of the salmon and let stand 20 minutes.
- Combine the chipotle chile, honey, chives, and adobo sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt and set aside.
- Heat a heavy, preferably cast-iron, skillet over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Season the salmon with salt and place flesh-side down in the pan. Sear until beginning to lightly char, 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the filets flesh-side up and brush with half the glaze. Continue searing until just cooked through but still opaque in the middle, about 2 minutes longer.
Spice-Rubbed Salmon |
Chipotle-Chile Glaze |
Salmon Beginning to Sear |
Glazed Salmon |
Lift the salmon off its skin and plate. Brush with
additional glaze and pass any remaining at the table.
Blackened Salmon with Chipotle-Honey Glaze |
This looks so good! I love salmon and this sounds like a wonderful preparation, pinning. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend? I hope you will join us again this Monday!
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