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French Quarter Salmon - from American Cafe
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From the menu of . . . American Cafe
NOTE: The Town Center location is now closed but an American Cafe is open at Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, 404- 237-8335.
Q: My husband and I often eat at the American Cafe, Town Center Mall. We would love to have the recipe for their French Quarter Salmon.
-- Carolyn Roberson, Kennesaw
A: This salmon dish once did just temporary duty at the American Cafe, but it was so popular it has garnered a permanent spot on the menu. American Cafe fare covers a wide swath, reflecting signature dishes from the American melting pot, said Dan Owens, general manager at the Town Center location.
Hands on time: 10 minutes Total time: 22 minutes Serves: 4
Ingredients:
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4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound (36-40 count) shrimp
1 (16-ounce) jar commercial Alfredo sauce, preferably with roasted garlic; or about 1 3/4 cups homemade sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup diced green and red bell peppers
1/4 cup diced green onions (green and white parts)
4 teaspoons Cajun spice
Instructions:
Prepare a hot grill and grill salmon until just done, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook just until it turns pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove shrimp and reserve. In the same pan, combine the Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, peppers, green onions and Cajun spice. Heat thoroughly, stirring until well-combined. Place half the sauce on the serving plates, top with salmon and shrimp and cover with remaining sauce.
Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook just until it turns pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove shrimp and reserve. In the same pan, combine the Alfredo sauce, Parmesan, peppers, green onions and Cajun spice. Heat thoroughly, stirring until well-combined. Place half the sauce on the serving plates, top with salmon and shrimp and cover with remaining sauce.
Notes:
At American Cafe, half the sauce for each plate is spread on the plate. The grilled salmon is arranged crosswise at one end and topped with sauteed shrimp and remaining sauce. Spicy rice, a steamed vegetable and half a lemon complete the plate. In adapting the recipe for home cooks, we reduced the size of the salmon fillets from the 10 ounces served at the restaurant.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 492 calories (percent of calories from fat, 47), 53 grams protein, 9 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 25 grams fat, 219 milligrams cholesterol, 1,102 milligrams sodium.
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