Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make candied pecans by adding 1 tbsp of sugar to a sauce pan then adding 2 tbsp of water. Dissolve sugar over high heat, adding the pecans as the water cooks out.
Coat one side of the salmon filet with your favorite Cajun or blackened seasoning. Heat skillet and add olive oil, place seasoned side down and allow seasoning to blacken as the salmon cooks for 2-3 minutes.