Description
This dish brings together tender salmon and shrimp seared to perfection, draped in a creamy garlic sauce, served with buttery mashed potatoes and crispy green beans.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (for searing the seafood)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing garlic)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs or lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the mashed potatoes by covering potatoes with water, boiling until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain, mash with butter and milk, and season.
- Season and sear the seafood; rub salmon and shrimp with Cajun seasoning, then sear in a hot skillet until cooked through.
- Make the garlic cream sauce in the same skillet by sautéing garlic, adding cream, broth, mustard, and spices, simmer until thickened.
- Combine seafood and sauce in the pan, simmer briefly to meld flavors.
- Cook the green beans in boiling water until tender-crisp, then sauté with butter and garlic.
- Plate by spooning mashed potatoes onto plates, topping with seafood and garlic cream, and serving green beans on the side.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce heavy cream and use more chicken broth; ensure seafood is not crowded while searing for better crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Cajun