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Cajun Salmon with Garlic Butter Shrimp and Roasted Broccoli on a plate

Cajun Salmon & Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Broccoli

A one-pan meal featuring Cajun-seasoned salmon, garlic butter shrimp, and roasted broccoli, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cajun Salmon
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Adjust spice level as desired.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Frozen shrimp can be used if thawed properly.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice For added freshness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Roasted Broccoli
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • Lemon wedges For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roasting and Cooking
  1. Pop the baking sheet in the oven and roast the broccoli for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy.
  2. While the broccoli is roasting, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and sprinkle Cajun seasoning generously. Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
  3. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Add lemon juice for freshness.
Serving
  1. Plate the roasted broccoli, top with the Cajun salmon, and lay the garlic butter shrimp on the side. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

If you’re short on time, frozen shrimp work well for this recipe. Feel free to swap broccoli for other vegetables like asparagus or green beans.