Here’s a flavor-packed Cajun Salmon and Shrimp recipe — quick, spicy, and perfect for a one-pan dinner 🐟🍤🌶️
🐟 Cajun Salmon and Shrimp
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
Seafood
- 2 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each)
- 8–12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Other Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 lemon, sliced or for juice
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
🔪 Instructions
- Prep seafood
- Pat salmon and shrimp dry.
- Mix Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
- Rub seasoning evenly over salmon and shrimp.
- Cook salmon
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 3–4 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook shrimp
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil/butter.
- Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Combine & serve
- Return salmon to skillet with shrimp, squeeze lemon juice over all.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- One-pan meal: Add sliced bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus for a veggie-packed version.
- Spice level: Increase cayenne or add hot paprika for more kick.
- Creamy twist: Serve with a dollop of Cajun cream sauce or garlic butter sauce.
- Sides: Perfect with rice, quinoa, or roasted potatoes.
If you want, I can give you a sheet-pan Cajun Salmon and Shrimp recipe where everything cooks together with veggies — minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
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