Description
Cajun Salmon and Shrimp with Pepper Cream Sauce is a vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with the perfect blend of zesty Cajun spices, crispy salmon, and succulent shrimp enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. This delightful recipe is not only quick to prepare but also makes for an unforgettable meal that’s ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With its colorful presentation and bold flavors, it’s sure to impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mix of red and green)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and mincing garlic.
- Season both sides of salmon fillets and shrimp with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté bell peppers and garlic in butter or olive oil until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add seasoned salmon to the skillet, cooking skin-side down for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits; add lemon juice and simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in shrimp until pink (about 2 minutes), then return salmon to coat with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 160mg