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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce

Cajun Shrimp and Creamy Garlic Indulgence

Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that brings bold flavors and creamy textures to your dinner table in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 640

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Shrimp thawed and pat dried
  • 1 pound Salmon flaky texture
For the Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Russet Potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Milk
For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound Green Beans boiled and sautéed

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and chop russet potatoes into even chunks. Place them in a pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter and cook salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until flaky. Keep warm.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Return shrimp and salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over seafood. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Boil green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and sauté with butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Plate the mashed potatoes, top with seafood and sauce, and arrange green beans on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust spice levels to suit your taste. Serve immediately for the best dining experience.

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