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Cajun Salmon and Shrimp Skillet

A close-up of a Cajun salmon and shrimp skillet, featuring a perfectly cooked salmon fillet surrounded by plump shrimp in a creamy sauce.
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A quick and flavorful weeknight seafood dinner featuring pan-seared salmon and shrimp in a creamy Cajun sauce, perfect served over mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both with 1/2 tbsp of Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add shrimp to the same skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside with the salmon.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and the remaining 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Stir in the lemon juice. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Return the cooked salmon and shrimp to the skillet. Gently toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just to heat through.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley. This dish is excellent served over mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
  • For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Ensure you do not overcook the salmon and shrimp, as they will continue to cook slightly in the sauce.

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