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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce

A delightful dish that combines the spicy essence of Cajun flavors with a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cajun Shrimp and Salmon
  • 1 pound salmon fillets
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Feel free to sprinkle a little more if you’re feeling bold!
  • 1 to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced More garlic equals more love!
  • 1 cup heavy cream Rich and creamy!
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 to taste Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
  • 1 to taste red pepper flakes Optional for extra kick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the salmon and shrimp dry with a paper towel and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cooking the Salmon
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil if needed. Toss in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. Lower the heat and add the minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the lemon juice and more Cajun seasoning if desired. Simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Finishing Touches
  1. Add the shrimp and salmon back into the skillet, spooning the creamy garlic sauce over the top, and allow them to cook together for another minute.
Garnishing
  1. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.

Notes

Don’t skimp on the garlic! If your sauce looks lumpy, it’s just the garlic giving it character. Leftover salmon can be added to salads or breakfast scrambles. For a milder version, reduce the Cajun seasoning.