Salmon New Orleans Recipe
Salmon New Orleans is a quick seafood dinner made with pan-seared salmon fillets topped with Cajun-seasoned shrimp in a buttery honey sauce. This bold, flavorful dish comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
Shrimp Topping
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 6 tablespoons butter
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 dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all Cajun seasoning ingredients and set aside.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the honey and whisk until the mixture is bubbly.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook an additional 7–8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through, flaky, and lightly browned. Transfer salmon to a platter and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the prepared Cajun seasoning.
- Add the shrimp and sauté for 5–6 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.
- Serve the salmon topped with the Cajun shrimp and spoon additional pan sauce over the fish. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
This Salmon New Orleans recipe is naturally gluten free. To ensure it remains gluten free, confirm that all spices and seasonings used are certified gluten free and free from cross-contamination.