Cajun Salmon and Shrimp
Cajun Salmon and Shrimp is a delicious dish featuring pan-fried seafood in a spicy Cajun cream sauce, perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 people
Calories 867 kcal
large skillet
separate skillet
Cajun Cream Sauce
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Seafood
- 4 fillets salmon (4 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 pound Jumbo shrimp, raw (thawed if frozen), peeled, deveined, tail on
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Cajun Cream Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Sprinkle the flour, Cajun seasoning, and paprika over the melted butter. Whisk to combine. Cook for 1 more minute.
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, whisking until combined.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and continue simmering for 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce is simmering, prepare the seafood.
Seafood
Season salmon fillets with half of the Cajun seasoning.
In a separate skillet over medium heat, add butter and oil.
Once melted, add salmon fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through. Remove salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate, tented to keep warm.
Season the shrimp with the remaining Cajun seasoning and add them to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove the pan from heat and set aside while you finish the Cajun cream sauce.
To the sauce, add cheese and spinach. Stir to combine. Continue simmering until the cheese is melted and the spinach is wilted (about 3-5 minutes).
Add the salmon and shrimp to the sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Serving: 1portionCalories: 867kcal
Keyword Cajun Salmon and Shrimp, Comfort Food, Cream Sauce, easy dinner, Seafood, spicy