Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Shrimp-Broccoli Saut
Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Shrimp-Broccoli Saut is the ultimate comfort food that combines spicy, blackened salmon with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and a zesty shrimp-broccoli sauté. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, featuring bold flavors and varied textures that are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 8–10 medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup milk (more if needed)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender; drain and mash with butter, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pat salmon dry, coat with olive oil and Cajun seasoning, then pan-sear for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to make gravy; season and pour over mashed potatoes.
- In a skillet, sauté broccoli for 2-3 minutes; add shrimp seasoned with paprika until they turn pink.
- Serve salmon alongside mashed potatoes topped with gravy and shrimp-broccoli sauté.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg