Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Cajun Cream Sauce with Salmon and Shrimp, a delightful seafood dish with a spicy cream sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Fillets:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Shrimp:
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season Salmon and Shrimp: Season salmon and shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Cook Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Pour in white wine or broth, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Combine and Serve: Return salmon to the skillet to warm through. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with shrimp and sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 720 milligrams
- Fat: 34 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 38 grams
- Cholesterol: 175 milligrams
