Freezer Friendly Blackened Salmon Sandwich
Freezer Friendly Blackened Salmon Sandwich
This amazing blackened salmon sandwich is delicious and flavorful with the highlight being a filet of salmon coated in a spicy seasoning blend and cooked to perfection in melted butter. Prepare the salmon filets for the freezer and you have a wonderful future dinner waiting for you!
Servings - 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients for Single Meal
- 4 - 4 oz. salmon filet
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- Garnish: cucumber slices
- Garnish: ranch dressing mix
- Side: salad
Instructions
Cooking Directions for Single Meal
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion power.
- If needed, remove the skin from the salmon. Sprinkle onto the salmon filets, generously, and press into the salmon.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and then saute the salmon, seasoning side down for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Once cooked, set aside and assemble sandwiches.
- Slice and toast the ciabatta rolls, then add Ranch dressing, the blackened salmon filet, and sliced cucumber to each sandwich.
- Serve Blackened Salmon Sandwich with side salad.
Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder and 2 tsp onion powder.
- To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:
- 4 - 4 oz. salmon filets
- Half of the seasoning blend sprinkled onto the salmon
- Do NOT freeze the butter.
- Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
- Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw the salmon and seasoning completely before sauteing in the melted butter.
- Printable Label Instructions
- Thaw completely and saute in melted butter for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Assemble into sandwiches with ciabatta rolls, ranch dressing, and sliced cucumbers. Serve with side salad.
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