Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce
Who said gourmet dinners have to be complicated? Prepare this Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce for a great evening at home. Simple, spicy, and completely wonderful!
Yield: 4
Materials
- - 1 lb salmon fillet
- - 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - 1 tablespoon butter
- - 1 onion finely chopped
- - 4 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 cup heavy cream
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the salmon and shrimp generously with Cajun seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the salmon fillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Return the salmon and shrimp to the skillet and coat with the garlic cream sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.