Jul 17 2026
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Salmon Recipe

Inspired by Cajun Queen
Time45m
Serves4

Wild-Caught Atlantic Salmon, Blackened or Grilled to perfection, topped with your choice of: Crawfish sautéed with Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Scallions in a White Wine, Lemon Butter Sauce served over Rice OR Shrimp sautéed with Tasso Ham, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, and Shiitake Mushrooms Served over Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

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Ingredients

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For the Salmon

For Serving

Method

Prepare the Salmon

  1. 1

    Season the Salmon

    Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and sprinkle with blackening seasoning on both sides.

  2. 2

    Cook the Salmon

    Grill or blacken the seasoned salmon fillets over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Prepare the Crawfish Sauce

  1. 3

    Sauté Ingredients

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add crawfish, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and scallions. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Liquid

    Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and let reduce for 3-4 minutes.

  3. 5

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the remaining butter, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.

Prepare the Shrimp Sauce

  1. 6

    Sauté Ingredients

    In another skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add tasso ham, shrimp, roasted red peppers, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes.

  2. 7

    Season and Cook

    Season with salt and black pepper and continue to cook until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

Serve

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the grilled salmon on a bed of rice topped with the crawfish sauce or over garlic mashed potatoes with the shrimp sauce.

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