Description
Cajun Salmon and Shrimp with Pepper Cream Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings together succulent salmon and juicy shrimp, perfectly seasoned with bold Cajun spices and enveloped in a creamy, peppery sauce. This easy-to-make recipe not only dazzles the taste buds but also adds a splash of color to your dining table, making it ideal for both casual dinners and special occasions. Enjoy this delectable meal with your favorite sides for a comforting feast that promises to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed red, green, yellow)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: chop bell peppers and mince garlic.
- In a small bowl, mix Cajun seasoning with olive oil; rub onto salmon fillets and shrimp.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Push peppers aside; add salmon skin-side down. Cook for 4 minutes, gently flip, then add shrimp. Cook until salmon flakes easily and shrimp are pink.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well and simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve on plates drizzled with sauce; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 170mg