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Salmon New Orleans

Salmon New Orleans Seafood Recipes

Salmon New Orleans is a bold, flavorful dish with shrimp and spice—perfect for a restaurant-style dinner at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer / main course
Cuisine Cajun, Creole, American (New Orleans Style)
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • ½ lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon fillets for 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring well. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
Keyword salmon, Cajun, Creole, seafood, spicy, restaurant-style, dinner, buttery, garlic sauce