cajun salmon fried skin & crispy rice croutons

Name: Cajun Salmon Fried Skin & Crispy Rice Croutons
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: ## FOR THE RICE; 1 cup(s) white long grain rice; 2 cup(s) water; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning; ## FOR THE SALMON; 6 salmon fillets skin removed and set aside; 1 large lemon sliced into rounds; 4 tablespoon(s) butter melted; 4 clove(s) garlic minced; 2 tablespoon(s) whole grain mustard; 2 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning; ## FOR THE FRIED SKIN; 6 pieces of skin from salmon; oil for frying; salt; ## GARNISH; 3 green onions sliced

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Jun 2, 2019

Delicious meal with nice textures and flavors and lots of crispiness. You gotta try this

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prep time 1 Hr 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE RICE
1 cup white long grain rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
FOR THE SALMON
6 salmon fillets skin removed and set aside
1 large lemon sliced into rounds
4 tablespoons butter melted
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
FOR THE FRIED SKIN
6 pieces of skin from salmon
oil for frying
salt
GARNISH
3 green onions sliced

How To Make cajun salmon fried skin & crispy rice croutons

Step 1

For the Rice Bring the water to a boil on stove top. Add the salt and rice. Cook covered over medium heat for 15 minutes. Then cover and let sit 10 minutes. Place the rice 9x9 pan spreading it out evenly to cool. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning on top. Once the rice it totally cool cut into large crouton size squares. Place some olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the rice squares until browned and crispy on both sides.

Step 2

For the Salmon Mix the melted butter, garlic, whole grain mustard, Cajun seasoning and a little salt together. Place some oil in a frying pan and sear the salmon brushing with the melted butter mixture on one side until browned. Turn the salmon over. Sear again brushing with butter mixture. Throw the lemon slices in the pan with the salmon. Cook until Salmon is done.
Step 3

For the fried skin Place some vegetable oil in a medium skillet. Bring to 350 degrees. Deep fry the skin in batches until crispy being careful for splashes use a cover but watch the skin so it don't burn. Drain on paper towels then season with salt.
Step 4

Serve the salmon fillet with a piece of fried skin and crispy rice croutons garnished with green onions.
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