Make delicious, lightly seasoned, pan seared Creole salmon fillets, using only a few ingredients, and have it on the table in under 15 minutes!
If you are looking for an EASY and DELICIOUS way to prepare salmon…look no further. I debated whether even to post this Pan Seared Creole Salmon as a “recipe”, but decided to preserve it on my blog for all time. This is my “go to” way to prepare salmon fillets. Seriously- this is THE way I have prepared salmon fillets in our home for the past several years. It is so easy to prepare this delicious seafood.
One of my dearest friends (who happens to be a fantastic cook) said it was fantastic after being served this for dinner in our home recently. In the summer my husband loves to grill salmon on a cedar plank on our Weber BBQ (when it sunny and dry outside!), but this truly is how we cook salmon 9 times out of 10. We LOVE it!
I sure hope you will give it a try. Salmon is so good for you, and this recipe only takes 15 minutes, from start to finish! EASY! Here’s how to make this yummy dish:
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How To Make Pan Seared Creole Salmon
Lightly sprinkle the creole seasoning onto one side of the salmon fillets. I used skinless fillets.
This is the seasoning I use (shown below) in case you were wondering. NO, I do not receive any compensation for this product. If you do not have access to this seasoning mix, I recommend my recipe for homemade Cajun seasoning mix. It is a great substitute, and is very easy to make!
Pan-Sear The Salmon Fillets
Heat oil on medium high heat in a large skillet. Place the salmon fillets, seasoned side down, into the hot skillet.
When half of the way done, carefully turn the salmon to the other side and continue cooking until the salmon is done. Depending on the size of the salmon used, it “usually” only takes about 8-9 minutes total to cook the fillets.
Baste Pan Seared Cajun Salmon With Melted Butter
After turning the fillets to the other side, butter is added to skillet. Let the butter melt in the skillet. Continue cooking side 2 of the salmon, and spoon the melted butter up and all over the salmon continuously while it finishes cooking. As the salmon cooks, the butter browns, and will add GREAT browned butter flavor to the salmon!
Once the fish is cooked through and flakes easily, this pan seared Creole salmon is ready to eat. See just how EASY it is to make? Enjoy!
Hope you enjoy this delicious pan seared creole salmon. We LOVE it! Have a good day, and I hope you will come back soon.
Looking For More SALMON Recipes?
You can find all of my recipes in the Recipe Index, located at the top of the page. I have quite a few salmon recipes, including:
- Broiled Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
- Orange and Rosemary Glazed Salmon
- Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon
- Sweet Chili & Garlic Glazed Salmon
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Make delicious, lightly seasoned, pan seared Creole salmon fillets, using only a few ingredients, and have it on the table in under 15 minutes!
- 2 Skinless salmon filets (we've used salmon with skin on, it's ok, but messy to remove at serving time).
- Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning (I'm sure any Cajun or Creole seasoning will work)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- Lightly (do not put too much seasoning on!) sprinkle the surface of ONE side of each of the salmon filets.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is very hot (but not smoking), place the salmon in SEASONING SIDE DOWN. It should sizzle.
- After 3-4 minutes (depending on thickness of filets), carefully turn salmon over; continue cooking. After 2-3 minutes (when salmon is right on the verge of being done, add the butter to the pan.
- Once the butter is melted, continually spoon up the melted butter and pour over tops of salmon. Continue to "baste" the salmon with butter for a couple of minutes. Remove salmon from skillet and serve!
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