Salmon New Orleans
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!
Servings:4 people
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
Flavor tip: add a squeeze of fresh lime juice on top just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 171 kcal, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 290 mg, Sodium: 1207 mg, Potassium: 165 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 10 g, Vitamin A: 230 IU, Vitamin C: 7 mg, Calcium: 203 mg, Iron: 3 mg
