Description
Cajun Shrimp & Salmon delivers bold southern flavor with tender, spice-crusted salmon and juicy shrimp. It’s fast, high-protein, and perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Salmon & Shrimp:
2 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each)
½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Cajun Garlic Butter Sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat the salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon fillets skin-side down for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside with salmon.
4. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
5. Stir in Cajun seasoning and lemon juice. Simmer briefly, then return shrimp and salmon to the pan.
6. Spoon sauce over the protein and garnish with fresh parsley if using.
7. Serve immediately with rice, veggies, or salad.
Notes
Use a cast-iron pan for the best sear.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to control spice level.
Pairs well with jasmine rice, roasted asparagus, or mashed sweet potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: cajun salmon and shrimp, low-carb seafood dinner, spicy skillet meal