Description
This rich and spicy Easy Cajun Shrimp and Salmon is seared to perfection and topped with a creamy red bell pepper sauce. Infused with garlic, sundried tomatoes, and a touch of Parmesan, it’s a quick, flavorful dish that feels gourmet—ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- For the Salmon:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 (5-ounce) salmon filets, skin-on
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- For the Cajun Shrimp:
- 16 ounces jumbo or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium Cajun seasoning
- For the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, sliced or diced
- 3 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- For Garnish (optional):
- Additional Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Pat salmon filets dry and season the flesh side with Cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
- Pat shrimp dry, add to a bowl, and toss with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add salmon skin-side down and sear for 3–4 minutes. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to low-medium. Add sundried tomatoes and red bell pepper, sautéing for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the pan to deglaze.
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed.
- Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, and hot sauce if using.
- Plate salmon and shrimp, then drizzle with creamy Cajun sauce. Garnish with Parmesan and fresh herbs as desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and Parmesan with non-dairy alternatives.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or cauliflower mash for a complete meal.
- Use smoked paprika to enhance the Cajun flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
