Cajun Salmon and Shrimp Delight
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible combination of Cajun-spiced seafood and creamy garlic sauce. This dish features tender salmon and shrimp, perfectly seasoned and served in a rich, flavorful cream sauce, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Generously season salmon and shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the salmon fillet for 5 minutes on each side, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Pour in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until thickened.
- Return seafood to the skillet, coating with sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg