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Creamy Cajun Salmon & Shrimp Skillet

A quick and delightful dish featuring creamy Cajun flavors with salmon and shrimp, perfect for busy weeknights.
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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: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green, your choice!), diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Adjust to spice tolerance.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley Adds color and freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper, stirring for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream, add Cajun seasoning, and stir well. Allow sauce to simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (approximately 3-4 minutes). Fold in the seared salmon.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, serve over rice or pasta.

Notes

Customize by swapping shrimp with chicken or just using salmon. Adjust spice according to your preference. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.