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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce

Cajun Shrimp and Creamy Garlic Sauce Delight

Discover the vibrant flavors of Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce, perfect for a quick yet impressive meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Shrimp seasoned with Cajun spices for bold flavor
  • 1 pound Salmon rich in healthy fats
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning adjust to taste
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced for best flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can use half-and-half for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted preferred
For the Sides
  • 2 cups Mashed Potatoes sweet potatoes are a great alternative
  • 1 pound Green Beans can add mushrooms or bell peppers

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Clean the shrimp and salmon, pat dry, and season with Cajun seasoning. Mince garlic and set aside.
  2. Cook Seafood: In a skillet, melt butter and cook shrimp for 3-5 minutes per side, salmon for 4-6 minutes per side until opaque.
  3. Make Sauce: Lower heat and add more butter, sauté garlic, then stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Season to taste.
  4. Mash Potatoes: Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender, drain, add butter and cream, then mash until smooth.
  5. Prepare Green Beans: Sauté trimmed green beans in butter for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Assemble and Serve: Plate mashed potatoes, top with seafood, drizzle sauce, and serve green beans on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with side dishes like roasted vegetables or salads for variety.

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