Description
Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce is a flavorful seafood sensation that combines the richness of salmon and the zest of Cajun-spiced shrimp, all enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning to enhance flavors.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and cook shrimp until done.
- Add salmon fillets to the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove salmon and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, add paprika, and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet with the garlic cream sauce and place the salmon on top.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove to keep the seafood moist.
- This dish can be frozen, but is best enjoyed fresh for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg