Cajun Salmon Fillets with Shrimp & Cream Sauce
Big, bold Cajun flavors and tender salmon are a match made in heaven in this easy but crazy flavorful dish. Add some flavor to your dinner table with this Cajun Salmon with Shrimp & Cream Sauce today!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 536kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fillets cut into fillets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced shallots
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 pound shrimp tiny or baby shrimp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Sprinkle the fish fillets with 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning, both sides. Melt 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the fish, on each side, for 2-3 minutes or until about 125-F inside.
- Remove the fish from the pan and add the chopped shallots and 1 tbsp of butter. Cook the shallots for a few minutes until soft and golden. Do not brown! Add the red pepper and cook another minute longer.
- Add the cream to the pan and bring to a slow simmer. Add 1 tbsp of Cajun seasoning to the cream sauce, stirring up any bits from the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the baby shrimp to the pan and bring back to a simmer. Serve spooned over the fish fillets and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1filet and 1/4 cup sauce | Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 302mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4193IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 5g