⭐ Description
Juicy Cajun-spiced shrimp and perfectly seared salmon, all drenched in a rich garlic cream sauce. This is the kind of dish that feels fancy but comes together fast in one pan—bold spice, silky sauce, and pure comfort.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 20 mins
⏱ Total Time: 30 mins
🍽 Servings: 2–3
🔥 Nutrition: ~650 kcal | 45g protein per serving
🛒 Ingredients
🐟 Protein
2 salmon fillets
250g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️
Salt & black pepper
🧄 Garlic Cream Sauce
3 tbsp butter
5 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth (or water)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili flakes (optional 🔥)
1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
👨🍳 Instructions
Season the seafood
Coat salmon and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper
Sear salmon
Heat olive oil in pan
Cook salmon 3–4 min per side until golden
Remove and set aside
Cook shrimp
In same pan, cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink
Remove and set aside
Make garlic cream sauce
Melt butter in pan
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant
Pour in broth + cream
Thicken sauce
Add Parmesan, paprika, chili flakes
Stir until creamy and slightly thick
Combine everything
Return salmon + shrimp to pan
Spoon sauce over and simmer 2–3 minutes
Finish
Add lemon juice and serve hot
