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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans

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This Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce, served with mashed potatoes and green beans, delivers a delightful and flavorful dining experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 pound Shrimp Substitute with cod or scallops if desired.
  • 1 pound Salmon Substitute with chicken breast or tofu for a lighter option.
Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Adjust heat levels as desired.
Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Add more broth or cream as needed for consistency.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Potatoes Consider using mashed sweet potatoes.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use a vegan alternative for dairy-free.
Green Beans
  • 1 pound Green Beans Substitute other vegetables like bell peppers.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season the shrimp and salmon with Cajun seasoning and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and sear the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
  3. In the same skillet, cook the salmon, skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute, then add heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then mash with butter and cream.
  6. Sauté green beans in oil for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Serve the dish by creating a bed of mashed potatoes, topping with shrimp and salmon, and drizzling with garlic cream sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the skillet is hot before adding seafood to achieve the best sear. Customize the vegetables in the green beans sauté for extra flavor.

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