Discover chain restaurants that diners say have the best blackened salmon.
Some people prefer fresh, seasoned grills freedom. But for others, the only way to go is to experiment and hone in on perfection. Blackened salmon is a hearty, Cajun-style dish that involves coating the fish fillets in a generous layer of flavor and spice, then baking or grilling it for a blackened color. Where to get delicious food? Here are 7 chain restaurants with the best blackened salmon.
Pappadeaux Seafood Restaurant
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen serves up an authentic blackened Cajun salmon with heavy seasoning that diners say is the real deal. “In case you didn’t know, Pappado’s has the best blackened salmon around” Facebooker declares along with photo evidence.
The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory has been mentioned in several Reddit threads for its consistently delicious authentic Cajun salmon. The menu describes it as a “Louisiana classic,” adding that it’s drizzled with Creole sauce and served with mashed potatoes and buttered corn.
Applebee’s
Blackened Cajun Applebee’s Salmon$21.99 and 640 calories, a 6-oz. Blackened salmon filet, “grilled to perfection” and served with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed broccoli. “We’ve tried several places and Applebees is still our favorite for salmon!” a facebook he says.
Request a Jumper
If you live near Claim Jumper, the Atlantic Salmon is a delicious dish that diners will order after a visit for $29.45. The fish is grilled over a flame and prepared with a choice of garlic or blackened vegetable oil.
Ancho Chile salmon
Chili-rub, cilantro-pesto-top Ancho Salman It has been one of Chile’s most popular dishes for decades. Baked Atlantic salmon is tossed with ancho-chili and cilantro-pesto, then topped with cilantro. “Ancho pasta is my favorite! It’s as good as it gets, but every time I ask for it plain and get a side of Asian zing sauce or honey chipotle to top it off.” writes a redditor.
Red robin
In Blackened Grilled Salmon features a juicy Atlantic salmon filet seasoned with bold Cajun spices and baked to lock in a smoky, rich flavor. Eaters find it delicious.
Scratch Cheddar Kitchen
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen offers salmon three ways: seasoned, blackened with savory spices, or topped with a bourbon glaze and served with broccoli, mashed potatoes, or another home-style side. “If you eat at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, this is the one for me every time. The blackened salmon with the bourbon glaze is absolutely superb – perfect flavor with just the right kick”Neil Middleton writes Facebook.
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