Description
This Spicy Cajun Salmon and Shrimp Delight is a bold, flavorful seafood dish that combines perfectly seasoned salmon and shrimp in a creamy, spicy Cajun sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen! Packed with protein and deliciously rich, it’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Lemon juice, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets and shrimp dry, then coat with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add salmon fillets, cooking 4-5 minutes on each side until done. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the salmon topped with creamy Cajun shrimp. Garnish with parsley and lemon juice, if desired.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.
- If you like more heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the creamy sauce.
- To make this dish dairy-free, substitute coconut milk for the heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: Spicy Cajun Salmon and Shrimp, Cajun seafood, quick seafood recipe, creamy Cajun shrimp