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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce

A quick and gourmet meal that combines Cajun-spiced shrimp and salmon in a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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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, Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined the kind that makes your heart sing
  • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasoning and Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning feel free to sprinkle with love
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil because flavor is key
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced hello, heavenly smell
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream yes, please
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated cheese makes everything better

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss shrimp and salmon in a bowl with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add seasoned shrimp and salmon to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Return shrimp and salmon to the skillet, coating in the sauce, and cook for an additional minute to warm up.
  7. Plate the dish and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

Use one pan for the whole dish to limit washing up. You can swap in other seafood like scallops or use chicken if preferred. If the sauce looks lumpy, whisk it vigorously.