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