salmon new orleans

Name: Salmon New Orleans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) large shrimp, peeled and de-veined; 4 - salmon fillets (about 6- to 8-oz each); 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, divided (2 tbsp + 4 tbsp); 2 tablespoon(s) honey; ## CAJUN SEASONING; - zest of 1 small lemon; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sweet paprika; 3/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (adjust to suit your taste preference); 1/2 to 1 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes, ground (optional); 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves; ## GARNISH; 1 to 2 tablespoon(s) fresh flat leaf parsley (italian parsley), coarsely chopped

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Sep 27, 2019

Salmon New Orleans is a classic dish throughout Louisiana. It features sweet and savory pan-seared salmon that's topped with sizzling shrimp smothered in a rich and exquisitely flavorful Cajun butter sauce. This dish is really simple to make (it's on your table in 30 minutes) but it's so full of flavor and quite filling. Red Lobster offers a similar dish on their menu but adds heavy cream to the sauce, and it's served with pepper-seasoned mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli and a bit of pico de gallo. But I think steamed white rice and steamed asparagus would be equally excellent side dishes.

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Salmon New Orleans - salmon seared in a honey-butter sauce that's topped with Cajun-seasoned Shrimp

prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Saute

yield 4

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
4 - salmon fillets (about 6- to 8-oz each)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (2 tbsp + 4 tbsp)
2 tablespoons honey
CAJUN SEASONING
- zest of 1 small lemon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to suit your taste preference)
1/2 to 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, ground (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
GARNISH
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley (italian parsley), coarsely chopped

How To Make salmon new orleans

Step 1

In a shallow dish, stir together all Cajun seasoning ingredients. Add shrimp and toss until thoroughly coated in the seasoning blend. Set seasoned shrimp aside while you prepare the salmon.

Step 2

Lightly season each salmon fillet with a bit of salt and pepper.
Step 3

Heat 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add honey and whisk to combine (mixture should be bubbly). Add salmon fillets to skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes or until salmon is cooked through, flaky, and browned. Transfer salmon to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Step 4

Add remaining 4 Tbsp butter to the same skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted, stir in the seasoned shrimp, and saute until opaque and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes total, turning frequently to prevent burning.
Step 5

Serve salmon topped with shrimp. Drizzle extra pan sauce over the top of each serving, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
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