Description
A flavorful and comforting dish featuring Cajun-spiced salmon and shrimp served over creamy, buttery mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and boil until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and return to pot.
- Add butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped parsley and keep warm.
- Pat salmon and shrimp dry, then season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Serve the Cajun salmon and shrimp over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.