Blackened Salmon with Salsa Recipe

Ingredients :

Serves 4
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 8 minutes

• 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 4 salmon fillets, about 75g (3oz) each

• sunflower oil, to brush

• lime wedges, to garnish

   

  Cajun salsa :

• 410g (13½oz) can black-eyed beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 avocado, peeled, stoned and chopped

• 2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• salt and pepper

Method :

1. Mix together the Cajun seasoning and oregano in a shallow bowl.

2. Brush the salmon on both sides with a little oil and coat with the spice mix, making sure the fish is completely covered. Set aside.

3. Meanwhile, make the salsa by mixing together all the ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste and set aside.

4. Cook the salmon in a preheated, dry frying pan for 4 minutes on each side.

5. Slice the salmon and serve with the salsa, with lime wedges to garnish.

Variations :

For salsa verde, drain and finely chop 6 anchovy fillets in oil and combine them with 3 tablespoons chopped basil, 3 tablespoons chopped parsley or chives, 2 teaspoons roughly chopped capers, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1½ tablespoons white wine vinegar.