Blackened Salmon Sliders with an Asian Slaw
When it's time for a game day treat or just to enjoy a weekend with friends, my Blackened Salmon Sliders with an Asian Slaw is delicious and easy to prepare snack!
Servings: 8
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs salmon skinned and boned
- 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to coat pan
Asian Slaw
- ¼ cup red peppers julienned into small strips
- ¼ cup carrots shredded
- ¼ cup cilantro cleaned and roughly chopped
- ½ cup green cabbage thinly sliced and chopped
- ½ cup purple cabbage thinly sliced and chopped
- 2 cups napa cabbage thinly sliced and chopped
Asian Dressing
- 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey (you can substitute maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (you can substitute white vinegar)
- 4 tablespoon vegetable oil (you can use light olive oil)
Instructions
Asian Slaw
- Prepare the ingredients for the slaw then toss together in a medium-sized bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together with a fork or small wire whisk until they are fully combined.
- Add the dressing to the slaw mix and toss until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing. Refrigerate overnight or for at least two hours.
Blackened Salmon
- Remove the skin and any bones from the salmon.
- Cut the salmon into eight small pieces (About 4 ounces each).
- Press the fillet side of the salmon into the Cajun seasoning. Repeat until all the pieces have been coated on one side.
- Heat a large sauté pan until hot then add a very small amount of cooking oil to the pan. You can use a brush or a paper towel to spread the oil, just be careful so you don't get burned in the process.
- With the kitchen fan on high, carefully place the salmon, seasoned-side down in the pan and allow to cook for about two minutes. You want the seasoning to turn a lovely reddish color without burning.
- After 2 minutes, carefully turn each piece and sauté on the other side for about 2 minutes, or longer if you prefer well-done salmon.
- Remove the blackened salmon fillets from the pan to a serving dish.
Assembly
- Slice the slider rolls in half.
- Place the blackened salmon, seasoned side up on the bottom of the slider roll.
- Top the salmon with Asian slaw. Add the top of the roll, serve and enjoy!
Notes
** You can precook the blackened salmon and finish it in a 350 degree F. oven for 15 minutes when your guests arrive.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1878IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg