07/14/2026
This recipe was requested a few times…
🍽️ Creamy Cajun Salmon & Shrimp with Garlic Mashed Potatoes 🤤🔥
This one is comfort food at its finest! Perfectly seasoned Cajun salmon and juicy shrimp smothered in a rich, creamy Parmesan garlic sauce, served over buttery garlic mashed potatoes. A family favorite❤️
✨ You'll Need:
🐟 For the Salmon & Shrimp
• 4 salmon fillets
• 8 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper
• Fresh parsley
🧄 For the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small shallot, diced
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper
🥔 For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
• 4 tbsp butter
• ½ cup warm heavy cream (or whole milk)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt & pepper
👩🏽🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork tender. Drain and mash with butter, warm cream, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Season the salmon and shrimp with the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove.
4️⃣ Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove.
5️⃣ Melt butter, sauté shallots for 2–3 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
6️⃣ Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then whisk in Parmesan, Dijon, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice until creamy.
7️⃣ Return the salmon and shrimp to the skillet and spoon that delicious sauce over everything for another minute or two.
8️⃣ Plate over the garlic mashed potatoes, drizzle with extra sauce, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy! 😍
❤️ Save this recipe for dinner this week!
👇🏽 Would you add a little extra Cajun seasoning 🌶️ or keep it creamy? Let me know in the comments!
