Description
Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans is a culinary delight that transforms any dinner into a gourmet experience. This dish features tender shrimp and salmon seasoned with bold Cajun spices, complemented by a rich garlic cream sauce. Served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and fresh green beans, it promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. Ideal for family gatherings or impressing guests, this meal is both visually stunning and easy to prepare. In just 45 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dinner that will surely be the highlight of your evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 pound fresh green beans
Instructions
- Boil peeled russet potatoes in salted water until tender (15–20 minutes), then drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- Season shrimp and salmon with Cajun seasoning. Sear shrimp in olive oil for 3 minutes per side; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook salmon for 4–5 minutes per side until flaky; remove.
- Prepare garlic cream sauce by sautéing minced garlic in butter, then adding heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; simmer until thickened.
- Combine cooked seafood with the sauce for an additional 3 minutes.
- Blanch green beans in salted water for 4 minutes; sauté in butter with garlic until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 823mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg