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Cajun Salmon Shrimp

Cajun Salmon Shrimp

Creamy Cajun Salmon Shrimp ready in 30 minutes. Easy one-pan restaurant meal with spicy sauce, juicy shrimp, and tender salmon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 skinless salmon fillets
  • 12 raw jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • q.s. additional Cajun seasoning to taste
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cup and spoons
  • Sturdy whisk
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Chef's knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour, Cajun seasoning, and paprika to form a roux, cooking for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and chicken broth until smooth, then bring to a gentle boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  3. Pat salmon fillets dry, season with half of the Cajun seasoning, and cook in a separate skillet with butter and oil for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Season shrimp with remaining Cajun seasoning and cook in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  5. Stir shredded cheese and spinach into the creamy sauce until melted and the spinach wilts. Return salmon and shrimp to the sauce, spooning sauce over the seafood and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 32gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! Enjoy the delightful blend of Cajun flavors with fresh seafood.
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