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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon served with Garlic Cream Sauce on a plate

Cajun Shrimp & Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce

A quick and fancy dish featuring spicy Cajun seasoning paired with a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Seafood
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood and Seasoning
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets Pat dry before seasoning
  • 12 large shrimp (peeled & deveined) Thawed if frozen
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning Plus more to taste
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For searing
  • 2 tbsp butter For sautéing garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup heavy cream Main ingredient for sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Adds creaminess
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) For garnish
  • to taste Salt & pepper Adjust seasoning to preference
Optional Sides
  • as needed mashed potatoes To serve underneath seafood
  • as needed green beans To serve on the side

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat dry salmon and shrimp, then rub generously with Cajun seasoning.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet with olive oil, sear salmon skin-side down first for 4–5 minutes per side, then remove.
  2. Sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan, letting it simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened slightly.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return salmon and shrimp to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top, and simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
Serving
  1. Serve over mashed potatoes with a side of green beans, garnishing with chopped parsley and extra sauce.

Notes

Pat seafood very dry for better searing. Avoid overcrowding the skillet. Adjust seasoning gradually as Parmesan is salty. If sauce thickens too much, thin with a splash of milk or water. For extra heat, add cayenne or more Cajun seasoning. For variations, use just shrimp or just salmon and adjust the cream content if desired.