Description
A delightful dish that combines Cajun flavors with creamy garlic sauce, succulent shrimp, and flaky salmon, served with buttery mashed potatoes and crisp green beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Start by boiling the peeled russet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the potatoes are cooking, season the shrimp and salmon with Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Add more butter if needed and cook the salmon fillets for about 4-5 minutes per side until flaked easily with a fork. Set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Simmer until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Return the shrimp and salmon to the skillet with the sauce for a couple of minutes. Cook green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain, sauté in butter with minced garlic, and add red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust seasoning and add a splash of lemon juice for a flavor boost. Ensure potatoes are well-drained to avoid watery mash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg