Description
Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Shrimp-Broccoli Sauté is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines the zest of Cajun cuisine with the comfort of creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed shrimp and broccoli. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a satisfying meal that is both hearty and indulgent. The blackened salmon fillets are seasoned to perfection, while the garlic mashed potatoes provide a creamy base elevated by zesty pepper gravy. Complemented by colorful shrimp and broccoli sauté, this dish will not only impress your guests but also create a delightful dining experience for your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 3 medium potatoes
- 8–10 medium shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pat salmon dry and coat with olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Sear in a skillet on medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until blackened.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk to create pepper gravy. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- In another skillet, heat olive oil; sauté broccoli for 2-3 minutes then add shrimp seasoned with paprika until pink.
- Serve salmon alongside mashed potatoes topped with gravy and shrimp-broccoli sauté.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (450g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg