Description
Bold and flavorful Cajun Salmon & Shrimp paired with silky, buttery mashed potatoes. A restaurant-quality dish you can make at home in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Season salmon and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add potatoes to boiling water and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- In the skillet, heat olive oil and sear salmon fillets for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and keep warm. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Drain potatoes and mash with butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Squeeze lemon juice over salmon and shrimp. Adjust potato seasoning to taste.
- Serve mashed potatoes topped with salmon and shrimp. Garnish with parsley or lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pat seafood dry before cooking to get a perfect sear.
- Warm cream before adding to potatoes for smoother mash.
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet — cook in batches if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 180mg