Description
A quick and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp and rich salmon in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp and salmon with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp and set aside with the salmon.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and let thicken for about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return shrimp and salmon to the skillet, coating in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Best served hot with rice or pasta. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: shrimp, salmon, Cajun, garlic cream sauce, seafood recipe