Description
A vibrant dish combining the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning with succulent seafood, served atop silky mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 10 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season salmon fillets and shrimp generously with Cajun seasoning.
- Place salmon in the skillet, cooking for about 6 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
- In the same skillet, add the shrimp, cooking them for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink.
- For the creamy mashed potatoes, combine the mashed potatoes, heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.
- Plate the salmon and shrimp over the creamy mashed potatoes, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Don’t overmix the mashed potatoes to maintain their creamy texture. Let the salmon come to room temperature before cooking for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg