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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce

Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce You'll Love

Enjoy this Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce for a delicious seafood comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 4 fillets Salmon Tilapia or cod work well as substitutes.
  • 1 pound Shrimp Scallops or chicken can be used as alternative proteins.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Adjust for spiciness.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh is best; garlic powder can substitute.
  • 1 cup Cream Half-and-half for a lighter option or coconut cream for dairy-free.
For the Sides
  • 2 cups Mashed potatoes Sweet potatoes can be used for a sweeter taste.
  • 1 pound Green beans Can add bell peppers or asparagus for extra color.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Olive oil is a lighter alternative.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing utensils

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season salmon fillets and shrimp generously with Cajun seasoning, set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, sear salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Remove salmon, cook shrimp in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  4. Lower heat, add butter in the same skillet, then sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Fold cooked shrimp and salmon into the sauce and warm for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling until fork-tender; mash with butter and cream. Sauté green beans in butter for 5 minutes.
  7. Plate salmon and shrimp with sauce, serve with mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Sear seafood at high heat for a golden crust and keep the sauce seasoning balanced to enhance flavors.

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