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Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Shrimp-Broccoli Saut

Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Shrimp-Broccoli Saut
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Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Shrimp-Broccoli Saut is a bold and flavorful dish that brings the heart of Cajun cuisine to your table. This delightful meal features blackened salmon seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, paired perfectly with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and a colorful shrimp-broccoli sauté. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish delivers comfort and satisfaction in every bite. With its quick preparation time and nutritious ingredients, it’s sure to become a beloved favorite in your household.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup milk (more if needed)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 8–10 medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter, milk, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Pat the salmon dry using paper towels. Coat each fillet with olive oil and sprinkle Cajun seasoning generously on both sides. Pan-sear over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly golden. Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously until thickened. Season with crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Pour over mashed potatoes.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and cook for about 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add shrimp along with paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until shrimp turn pink and broccoli is tender.
  5. Arrange salmon fillets alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes topped with gravy and shrimp-broccoli saut on a plate. Serve hot.

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