A delicious Cajun Shrimp and Salmon Dinner with a creamy garlic sauce that is sure to delight your taste buds.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Skillet
Cuisine:Cajun
Diet:Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound salmon fillets
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and set aside. Season the salmon fillets with the remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the lemon juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return the shrimp and salmon to the skillet, gently coating them in the creamy garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
Add sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli for extra vegetables and color.