Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce
This flavorful Cajun Shrimp and Salmon dish is perfectly complemented by a rich garlic cream sauce, offering a spicy and creamy seafood experience that’s quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz salmon fillet
- 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon and shrimp dry and season both with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon fillet skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque. Remove and set aside with the salmon.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir constantly, cooking for 3-4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return the salmon and shrimp to the skillet and spoon garlic cream sauce over the top to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra kick, sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper into the garlic cream sauce before serving.