Blackened Salmon Fries

Close up of a tray of French fries topped with pieces of blackened salmon, sliced avocado and a creamy sauce.

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These quick and easy Blackened Cajun Salmon Fries are the perfect sharer for family dinner times! Loaded up with simple, tender spiced salmon and plenty of toppings this is the best way to enjoy cheesy fries!

Prep: 15

Cook: 25

Total: 35

Recipe makes approximately 4

Equipment Needed

cast-iron skillet
Large oven-safe platter (or cast-iron skillet)

Ingredients Needed

For the salmon

1 pound salmon fillet (skin removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder

For the fries

1 bag frozen French fries (waffle fries or shoestring work best)
1 cup shredded cheddar-jack cheese (or pepper jack for extra kick)

Toppings (build to your taste)

½ cup pico de gallo (or diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro)
½ avocado (diced (or guacamole))
¼ cup pickled jalapeños
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Sour cream (or chipotle crema drizzle)
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Optional: corn kernels, black beans, or a squeeze of lime

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Instructions

Bake or air fry the French fries according to package directions, until golden and crispy. If you are air frying them, toss them a couple of times during cooking to make sure they cook evenly.
Once fries are cooked, spread them on a large oven-safe platter or cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and return to oven for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts. Alternatively, scatter the cheese over the fries and air fry, turning them out onto a serving dish once the cheese has melted.
Meanwhile, cut the salmon into bite-sized cubes. Toss with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over a medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 2–3 minutes per side until blackened outside and just cooked inside. Remove and set aside.
Scatter the blackened salmon cubes on top of the cheesy fries. Spoon over Pico de Gallo, avocado, pickled jalapeños, corn/beans if using. Drizzle sour cream or chipotle crema over the top, and finish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Recipe Notes

Get prepared: Prep all your ingredients and prep the salmon while the French fries are cooking, as once the salmon hit the skillet these loaded fries come together really quickly!

Change it up: Use this simple method for making Salmon Fries but change up the flavors and toppings to turn it into a totally different meal! Taco seasoning or even Tajin on the salmon will make these slightly more Tex-Mex, and simple seared salmon (or miso salmon!) can take you in an Asian direction with drizzles of sriracha and Kewpie mayonnaise, a sprinkling of furikake seasoning, more avocado and even a couple of shredded nori sheets.

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