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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans

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Cajun Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans is a delightful dinner that brings vibrant flavors to your table. This dish features succulent shrimp and flaky salmon seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, all enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce. Accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans, it’s the perfect meal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. The combination of textures and bold flavors makes every bite an experience worth savoring.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • Butter, garlic, milk, salt, pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil peeled and cut potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 minutes). Drain, mash with butter and milk, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Season shrimp and salmon with Cajun seasoning. Sear shrimp in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side; set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook salmon for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through; remove.
  4. For the garlic cream sauce, sauté minced garlic in butter, then stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Return shrimp and salmon to skillet; coat in sauce for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Blanch green beans in salted water for 3–4 minutes; drain. Sauté with butter and garlic until caramelized.
  7. Plate mashed potatoes topped with seafood and sauce; serve sautéed green beans on the side.

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