Salmon New Orleans
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
171 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Salmon New Orleans
Description
In this Salmon New Orleans dish, salmon fillets are seasoned with salt and pepper, then cooked in melted butter and honey until browned and flaky. The honey imparts subtle sweetness and helps the glaze develop. After removing the salmon, additional butter is melted and mixed with a homemade Cajun seasoning blend including garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Shrimp are sautéed in this spiced butter until opaque, absorbing the flavorful sauce.
The combination of tender, honey-glazed salmon and spicy, aromatic shrimp delivers contrast in taste and texture. The sauce leftover from cooking ties the components together, and garnish such as chopped parsley may be added for a fresh touch.
Serving right after cooking preserves the buttery sauce’s texture and the salmon’s delicate flakiness. A squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving enhances brightness against the richness. The use of balanced Cajun spices provides heat without overpowering the seafood.
Ingredients
- 4 ounce salmon fillets
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and de-veined, large
- 8 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 tablespoons honey
Cajun Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
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
- For added brightness, squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 290mg | 97% |
| Sodium | 1207mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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