Cajun Salmon and Shrimp
Juicy Cajun salmon and shrimp simmered in a rich spinach cheese sauce. A flavorful, comforting seafood dinner that pairs with pasta, rice, or veggies.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 fillet Salmon about 6 oz each
- ½ lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 3 clove Garlic minced
- ½ cup Red onion minced
- 1 tablespoon Flour optional
- 2 cup Fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning optional, for extra heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, (if skin on, cook skin-side down first), for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic and onion to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle with flour if you want a thicker sauce. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
- Return salmon and shrimp to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the seafood and let simmer for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.