CAJUN HONEY BUTTER OR LEMON PEPPER SALMON & SHRIMP

CAJUN HONEY BUTTER OR LEMON PEPPER SALMON & SHRIMP
Sweet and savory pan-seared salmon topped with sautéed shrimp in Cajun butter sauce. Salmon New Orleans is an unforgettable meal.

4-6 ounce salmon fillets
FRESH ground salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, de-veined
8 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons honey

LEMON PEPPER & SEA SALT seasoning
FRESH ground sea salt
LEMON pepper
Sweet Hungarian Paprika

OR

CAJUN seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon onion salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
heaping ½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• In a small bowl whisk together all Cajun OR Lemon Pepper seasoning ingredients and set aside.
• Season the salmon with fresh ground 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 5-6 minutes until salmon is cooked through, flaky, and browned.
• Transfer salmon pieces to a platter and cover to keep warm.
• 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 3-4 minutes.
• Serve salmon topped with shrimp pieces.
• Drizzle any extra pan sauce over the top and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
• Serve immediately.