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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce

A deliciously spicy dish featuring sautéed shrimp and salmon in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 pound salmon fillets For best flavor, use fresh salmon.
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Ensure shrimp are fresh for the best taste.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Adjust garlic quantity to taste.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use high-quality cream for a rich sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin olive oil is recommended.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season according to preference.
Garnishing
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped For garnishing before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp and salmon fillets with paper towels.
  2. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning evenly over both sides of the shrimp and salmon, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through—remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
  3. Add minced garlic into the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to mix with residue from cooking the shrimp. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Return the cooked shrimp and salmon to the skillet, gently coating them in the sauce. Let it simmer together for about 2 minutes.
  5. Divide the dish onto plates, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Use fresh seafood for the best taste. Adjust seasonings according to personal preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to one month.