Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans. This flavor-packed dinner features succulent shrimp and flaky salmon seasoned to perfection with bold Cajun spices. A rich garlic cream sauce elevates the dish, creating a comforting yet elegant meal ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes and vibrant sautéed green beans, this recipe promises a stunning presentation and unforgettable taste. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a quick yet sophisticated option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Milk
- Dijon mustard
- Smoked paprika
- Chicken broth
- Garlic
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add potato chunks and cook until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain, then mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Season shrimp and salmon with Cajun seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove.
- For the garlic cream sauce, sauté minced garlic in butter, then add heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Simmer until thickened (4-5 minutes).
- Return shrimp and salmon to the sauce for an additional simmer (2-3 minutes).
- Boil another pot of salted water for green beans; cook until tender-crisp (3-4 minutes). Sauté in butter with garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Plate mashed potatoes topped with seafood and sauce alongside sautéed green beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 665
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg