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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans

  • Author: sarah
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Seafood

Description

A flavor-packed dinner featuring bold Cajun seasoning with succulent shrimp and salmon, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter (1 tablespoon for seafood, 1 tablespoon for sauce)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter for mashed potatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing green beans
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut the russet potatoes into even chunks.
  2. Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with salted water.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
  4. Cook potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender.
  5. Drain potatoes and return them to the pot.
  6. Mash potatoes until smooth with a masher or hand mixer.
  7. Stir in butter and milk until creamy.
  8. Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  9. Pat shrimp and salmon dry with paper towels.
  10. Season both sides of seafood with Cajun seasoning.
  11. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  12. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink, then remove.
  13. Add butter to the skillet and melt.
  14. Cook salmon for 4 to 5 minutes per side until flaky, then remove.
  15. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
  16. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  17. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet.
  18. Stir in Dijon, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  19. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes to thicken.
  20. Taste and adjust salt or broth for desired consistency.
  21. Return shrimp and salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over them.
  22. Simmer seafood in the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes to meld flavors.
  23. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the green beans.
  24. Blanch green beans for 3 to 4 minutes until tender crisp, then drain.
  25. Melt butter in a clean skillet over medium heat.
  26. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  27. Toss green beans in the butter and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly caramelized.
  28. Season green beans with salt and pepper.
  29. Plate mashed potatoes, top with salmon and a few shrimp.
  30. Spoon garlic cream sauce over seafood and potatoes.
  31. Add green beans to the side and garnish with lemon or herbs.
  32. Serve right away and enjoy.

Notes

For a lighter sauce, swap heavy cream for half and half. Store leftovers in shallow airtight containers and reheat gently.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 37g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Cajun shrimp, salmon, garlic cream, mashed potatoes, green beans, seafood dinner

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