Salmon & Shrimp Cajun (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cajun Cream Sauce
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon paprika
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 cups fresh baby spinach
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Seafood
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2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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4 salmon fillets, each weighing 4 oz
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 pound large shrimp, deveined and peeled
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2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
# Instructions:
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Whisk together butter, flour, and spices to make a roux. Stir in cream and broth, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens up.
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Rub Cajun seasoning on the salmon. Cook 3–4 minutes on each side in a pan until the inside measures 145°F.
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Season shrimp with Cajun spice, then cook in the same pan for 2–3 minutes on each side.
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Mix the cheese and spinach into the sauce. Keep it on the stove until the cheese is melted and spinach softens.
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Drop the cooked seafood into your sauce, sprinkle some parsley if you'd like, and serve it right away.
# Notes:
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Best when eaten fresh
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You can control how spicy it is
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Mashed potatoes make a great side