Description
Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Cajun cuisine to your table. This impressive dinner features succulent shrimp and flaky salmon drenched in a rich garlic cream sauce, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans. Whether you are hosting a special celebration or enjoying a cozy family meal, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests with its bold flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
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- 4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for green beans)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil peeled and chopped potatoes in salted water until tender (15–20 minutes). Drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Season shrimp and salmon with Cajun seasoning. Sear shrimp in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side; remove from skillet. Cook salmon for 4–5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika; simmer until thickened.
- Return shrimp and salmon to skillet to coat in sauce; heat through.
- Cook green beans in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes; drain and sauté with butter and garlic.
- Serve mashed potatoes topped with salmon and shrimp; drizzle with sauce and garnish with green beans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg