TheBeardedVan
on 11 November 2020

Blackened Crappie salad

Blackened Crappie salad

crappie salad

6 min read

If you love to fish then this blackened crappie salad could be an ideal meal for you. Super quick to cook, and refreshing with a salad.

blackened crappie salad

Blackened Crappie salad

TheBeardedVan
Pescatarian
A crappie is a North American freshwater fish, and taste best when caught and cooked fresh! Especially in this salad
5 from 1 vote
30 minute meal – One-pan – Open fire – Quick cook – Solo travel – Stove top meal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch
Servings 2
Diet Pescatarian

Ingredients
  

For the crappie

  • 2 Crappie
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Dried onions
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter

For the salad

  • 1 bag Salad leaves or lettuce heads if preferred
  • 1 Red onion
  • 100 g Mushrooms
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 handful Cilantro
  • 1/2 Lime juice

Instructions
 

  • catch crappie in a clean lake.
  • Mix spices onto a plate. Season the fish on both sides. Add 2 tbsp of butter and melt in a cast iron skillet. Over medium heat, sear the fish on each side for about 3-4 to four minutes.
  • To make the salad we like a mixture of butter crunch and romaine lettuce. Top with sliced red onion, mushrooms, cilantro, and avocado.
  • Remove the fish from the heat, leave it resting in the pan for a minute or two.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 789mgPotassium: 1409mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1539IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy, Fish, fishing, quick, Simple, summer
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