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!
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings:4people
Ingredients
46-ouncesalmon fillets
salt and pepper to taste
1poundlarge shrimp, peeled and de-veined
8tablespoonsbutter, divided
2tablespoonshoney
Cajun Seasoning
½teaspoonsalt
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonpaprika
¼teaspoonpepper
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspooncayenne pepper
½teaspoondried oregano
¼teaspoon 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
Flavor tip: add a squeeze of fresh lime juice on top just before serving.