Salmon New Orleans
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Sweet and savory pan-seared salmon topped with sautéed shrimp in cajun butter sauce. Salmon New Orleans is an unforgettable 30 minute meal your family will crave!
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I’m one hundred percent obsessed with this dish. If someone says salmon and shrimp in the same sentence, I am absolutely on board. This Salmon New Orleans though… it takes seafood lovin’ to a whole new level. Do not think twice, just get yourself some salmon and shrimp and MAKE this recipe. I’m not above begging, but let’s not let it come to that, okay?
I made this dish about a month ago right before my kitchen was ripped out for the remodel, and I’ve been dreaming about that cajun butter sauce ever since.
Woah, did someone just say cajun butter sauce?? YES! And it is everything you could possibly dream of. A handful of seasonings from your cupboard and some bubbling melted butter is all it takes. Your tastebuds are in for a treat my friends.
It’s hard to believe this meal only requires 30 minutes and just one pan, but I swear it’s true. Start by seasoning your salmon with salt and pepper to your personal taste. Melt some butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and whisk in a little honey. This is key. The honey and butter together create a caramelization on the salmon that is finger-licking, write-home-about good.
Once your salmon is well-browned, caramelized, and cooked through, transfer it to a covered platter to keep warm while you work on the shrimp.
Whisk together a handful of simple pantry spices to make your own homemade cajun seasoning. I’ve been using this recipe for years and it’s a staple in my house! It’s got a kick and adds SO much flavor to anything from chicken, to fish, pork, and veggies.
Saute your shrimp in the same pan you used for the salmon, along with some more butter and that cajun seasoning. Top your salmon with a few shrimp and drizzle the cajun butter sauce from the pan right over the top. Garnish with a little chopped cilantro or parsley and you’re done.
That’s it. So simple to make but believe me, you will go bananas for this incredible dish. Restaurant-quality at home with no-fuss. This is what we live for, right??
What people are saying about this Salmon New Orleans
“Made this for dinner tonight and absolutely loved it. Moved it into my favorite recipes folder and can’t wait to share when we have family and friends to dinner. Thanks for a flavorful, easy, one-pan dish!” – Megan
“My sister made this for us and IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE PERFECT even if she ordered it from a world class chef. She sauteed spinach as a side and it was AMAZING and seasoned to perfection!” – Ingrid
“I have cooked several of your meals recently for my family and they were all huge hits! I will most definitely be trying out more of these yummy dishes! ❤❤” – Jessica
“I made the Salmon New Orleans last night. It was so good. I felt like I was dining at a fancy restaurant. I like how the seasonings are in the sauce rather than on the salmon itself. Sometimes when the seasonings are on the salmon itself, it can be too spicy. This is a very good recipe.” – Marie
Salmon New Orleans
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 8 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons honey
Cajun Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. In a small bowl stir together all cajun seasoning ingredients and set aside.2. Season salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add honey and whisk to combine (mixture should be bubbly). Add salmon fillets to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook another 7-8 minutes until salmon is cooked through, flaky, and browned. Transfer salmon to a platter and cover to keep warm.3. Add remaining butter to the pan over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted, stir in cajun seasoning. Add shrimp to pan and saute until opaque, about 5-6 minutes.4. Serve salmon topped with shrimp. Drizzle any extra pan sauce over the top and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So delicious! My toddler And hubby could g enough!
So thrilled to hear this a hit for your family!
Loved it a lot. We don’t like sweet as much, so next time i will make it without the honey or maybe just a small amount as it was too sweet for our palate. the spicy part was awesome and it was a nice pairing of salmon (his fave) and shrimp (my fave). everyone wins!
Thank you for the great feedback, Moira!
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This was nothing short of fantastic. I have to re read the recipe though as I felt it was a little salty and wondering where i overdid it. My family did not agree with me and there were absolutely no leftovers. A repeater and I hope I can locate it again.
Happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed this recipe, Pam! 🙂
This dish was delicious
This is an outstanding dish that i have served to guests. Always rave reviews. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your feedback, Lynn!
I just left a comment about the burnt honey and butter but if it hadn’t burned this probably would have been really good.
My honey butter burned right away while cooking on medium! Ruined my Salmon filet.
I am obsessed with salmon and let me tell you, when I want to make salmon at home, this is ALWAYS the recipe I come back to. Seriously, nothing better.
I have even tried making this with maple syrup instead of honey (opened the pantry to find we had none), and it was still perfect.
Truly one of my favorite recipes of all time.
Best compliment, ever! Thanks, Meghan. Super excited to hear that this is your favorite salmon recipe!
This is one of my FAVORITE dishes and I can’t get enough of it. I cook it at least 3 times a month and my FRIENDS and family ABSOLUTEly love it
Terry- I am super excited to hear that you enjoy this recipe so much! No better than compliment than a reader who makes a recipe several times and can’t get enough! 😉