06/17/2025
Cajun Salmon & Shrimp in Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce – Bold, Buttery, and Absolutely Irresistible! 🐟🍤✨
📋 Ingredients
For the Salmon & Shrimp:
● 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
● 10 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
● 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
● 1 tbsp olive oil
● Salt & pepper to taste
● Lemon wedges (for garnish)
For the Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce:
● 2 tbsp butter
● 2 garlic cloves, minced
● ½ cup heavy cream
● ¼ cup chicken or seafood broth
● 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
● 1 tsp lemon juice
● 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
● Cracked pepper & pinch of chili flakes (optional)
📝 Instructions
1: Season & Sear: Pat the salmon and shrimp dry, then rub with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sear salmon skin-side down in a hot skillet for 3–4 mins per side. Remove and set aside. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 mins per side until pink and charred.
2: Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 secs. Stir in cream and broth, then whisk in mustard, lemon juice, and season with pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, then stir in herbs.
3: Assemble & Serve: Spoon the hot, garlicky cream sauce over the salmon and shrimp. Garnish with lemon wedges, herbs, and a pinch of chili flakes if desired.
⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 15 mins
🍽 Servings: 2
🔥 Calories: ~710 kcal per serving
