Description
Experience the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with this spicy salmon and shrimp dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh salmon fillets
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Hot sauce to taste
- Fresh lemon
- Fresh parsley and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all spice ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Pat the salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels and season with Cajun blend.
- Heat oil in a large pan, add onions, bell peppers, and celery, cooking until softened.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- For Cajun Jambalaya: Add rice to the vegetable mixture, then stock, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil.
- Add salmon and shrimp during last 7-10 minutes of cooking.
- For Cajun Sheet Pan Dinner: Arrange seafood and vegetables on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 12-15 minutes.
- For Cajun Foil Packets: Bake seafood in foil packets at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.
- Brighten the dish with fresh lemon juice, parsley, and green onions before serving.
Notes
Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your heat preference. Serve with arugula salad or crusty whole-grain bread.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Cajun, Salmon, Shrimp, Seafood, Dinner, Recipe