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Cajun Salmon and Shrimp

Cajun Salmon and Shrimp

This easy and delicious cajun salmon and shrimp recipe is packed with flavor, served with a homemade cream sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 805 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb salmon
  • ¼ lb shrimp
  • 3 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red crushed pepper optional
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Season the salmon with 2 teaspoon of Cajun Seasoning. Season the shrimp with 1 teaspoon 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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 805kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 116gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 539mgSodium: 1174mgPotassium: 2450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3285IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 303mgIron: 7mg
Keyword Cajun Salmon, Cajun Shrimp, cream sauce, easy recipe, salmon recipe, shrimp recipe
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