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Spicy Cajun Salmon and Shrimp

Posted on July 27, 2024

This easy and delicious cajun salmon and shrimp recipe is packed with flavor. Served with a homemade cream sauce.

PREPARATION TIME:

PREP: 5 minutes 
COOK: 12 minutes 

Ingredients :

  • 1 lb salmon
  • 1/4 lb shrimp
  • 3 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/4 tsp red crushed pepper, optional
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions :

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Season the salmon with 2 tsp of Cajun Seasoning. Season the shrimp with 1 tsp of Cajun seasoning.
  • Heat a large skillet with some oil over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 1-2 minutes, on each side, skin side down. Place the salmon in the oven and cook for 7 minutes.
  • While the salmon bakes in the oven, heat a medium-sized skillet with some oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 40 seconds on each side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the garlic and red crushed pepper to the skillet and cook for 20 seconds.
  • Add the lemon juice, heavy cream, parmesan cheese and cook for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked salmon and shrimp and enjoy.

Notes:

Feel free to add extra Cajun seasoning to the cream sauce.

Nutrition:

CALORIES: 805kcal | CARBOHYDRATES: 6g | PROTEIN: 116g | FAT: 32g | SATURATED FAT: 6g | CHOLESTEROL: 539mg | SODIUM: 1174mg | POTASSIUM: 2450mg | FIBER: 2g | SUGAR: 1g | VITAMIN A: 3285IU | VITAMIN C: 7mg | CALCIUM: 303mg | IRON: 7mg

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