Description
This Cajun Salmon and Shrimp recipe is a bold and flavorful seafood feast, featuring perfectly seasoned salmon fillets and succulent shrimp pan-seared in a spicy Cajun butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive dinner that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken or seafood broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets and the shrimp. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily. Remove salmon to a plate and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to the plate with the salmon.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the salmon and shrimp to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For best results, use fresh salmon and shrimp. Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level. This dish pairs well with steamed rice, garlic butter pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 48g