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Cajun Salmon and Shrimp

Cajun Salmon and Shrimp

Cajun Salmon and Shrimp features pan-fried seafood in a spicy Cajun cream sauce, garnished with parsley.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • separate skillet

Ingredients
  

Cajun Cream Sauce

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream (238 g)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 g)
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (113 g)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Seafood

  • 4 fillets salmon (4 ounces each, skin removed)
  • 1 pound Jumbo shrimp (raw, peeled, deveined, tail on)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Cajun Cream Sauce

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Sprinkle the flour, Cajun seasoning, and paprika over the melted butter. Whisk to combine. Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking until combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering for 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  • While the sauce is simmering, prepare the seafood.

Seafood

  • Season salmon fillets with half of the Cajun seasoning.
  • In a separate skillet over medium heat, add butter and oil.
  • Once melted, add salmon fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through.
  • Remove salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate, tented to keep warm.
  • Season the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning and add them to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the pan from heat and set aside while you finish the Cajun cream sauce.
  • To the sauce, add cheese and spinach. Stir to combine.
  • Continue simmering until the cheese is melted and the spinach is wilted (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Add the salmon and shrimp to the sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and a vegetable for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 34gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cajun recipe, Cajun Salmon and Shrimp, Cream Sauce, dinner, pan-fried, seafood
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