Description
A delightful Cajun shrimp and salmon dish with a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for gatherings and quick family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp and salmon with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and add the garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the salmon, cooking until everything is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp; they should be opaque and pink. You can adjust the Cajun seasoning for your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 200mg