Cajun Salmon and Shrimp: A Flavorful, Easy Dinner Delight
A delicious and easy recipe to enjoy a flavorful Cajun dish with salmon and shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets salmon
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, Cajun seasoning, and minced garlic. Mix well.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon and shrimp before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes.
- Serve over rice or with a side of vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet and 1/2 pound of shrimp
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg