Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce
This Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce is a flavorful and impressive dish that combines perfectly seasoned seafood with a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for a special meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet (preferably cast iron or oven-safe)
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon fillets about 6 ounces each, wild-caught if possible
- 12-16 Large shrimp raw, peeled, and deveined, tail-on or off
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted
- 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the salmon and shrimp dry, then season generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear salmon in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked, then remove and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet, cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink, then remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add heavy cream and broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and sauce thickens; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return salmon and shrimp to the skillet, spoon sauce over seafood, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the seasoned seafood sit for 10-15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.