Cajun Shrimp Salmon Garlic (Print Format)
Spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp and salmon combined with a luscious garlic cream sauce for a flavorful dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
01 -
2 salmon fillets, 6 oz each, fresh
02 -
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Seasonings
03 -
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
04 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
05 -
1 cup heavy cream
→ Cooking Oil
06 -
2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garnish
07 -
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Pat salmon fillets and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season salmon fillets evenly with half the Cajun seasoning and set aside for flavors to infuse.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds, taking care not to brown it.
03 -
Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove and keep warm covered loosely with foil.
04 -
Add shrimp and remaining Cajun seasoning to skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque, cooking in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
05 -
Remove cooked shrimp and pour heavy cream into the skillet. Stir continuously over medium heat, scraping pan bits, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
06 -
Return salmon and shrimp to skillet, coating them in the cream sauce. Warm through for 1 minute on low heat before serving.
07 -
Plate the seafood with sauce and garnish generously with chopped fresh parsley. Serve over rice or pasta if desired.
# Tips:
01 -
Avoid overcooking seafood to prevent rubbery texture. Monitor shrimp for pink opacity and salmon for flakiness.
02 -
Marinate seafood with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor.
03 -
Use high-quality heavy cream to achieve a rich and luxurious sauce texture.
04 -
Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days. Reheat gently.