Description
Cajun Salmon and Shrimp is a vibrant dish that delivers the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your dinner table. This delightful recipe features tender salmon fillets and succulent shrimp, both cooked to perfection in a creamy Cajun sauce that strikes a balance between spice and richness. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this dish offers eye-catching presentation and tantalizing flavors that everyone will enjoy. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or rice for a comforting meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour, Cajun seasoning, and paprika until fragrant.
- Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, simmering until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Cook seasoned salmon in another skillet for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- Sauté shrimp in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until pink.
- Add spinach to the sauce until wilted, then return salmon and shrimp to coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg