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