Description
A delicious Cajun shrimp and salmon dish that is creamy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the shrimp and salmon generously with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add salmon fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until flaky. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, letting sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Return shrimp and salmon to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg