Description
A simple yet indulgent dish featuring tender salmon and juicy shrimp in a rich garlic cream sauce with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
- Flaky salmon fillets
- Juicy shrimp
- Cajun seasoning
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the salmon and shrimp with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through, then set aside.
- Add chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened.
- Add shrimp to the sauce and cook until pink and opaque.
- Return salmon to the skillet to warm through.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. Add more cayenne for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg