Cajun Salmon and Shrimp with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Cajun Salmon and Shrimp with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

This Cajun salmon and shrimp platter delivers a restaurant-style combination of crispy-skinned salmon, buttery shrimp, and silky mashed potatoes topped with a rich, velvety Cajun cream sauce. The Cajun seasoning adds warmth and spice without overpowering the fresh seafood, while the mashed potatoes provide the perfect base to soak up the luxurious sauce. Each element is prepared in the same skillet to build layers of flavor, resulting in a bold yet comforting dish that feels refined enough for special occasions but simple enough for weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

For the salmon:

• 2 salmon fillets (about 180–200 g each, skin-on)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the shrimp:

• 200 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Squeeze of lemon juice

For the Cajun cream sauce:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 250 ml heavy cream
• 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

For the mashed potatoes:

• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp butter
• 80 ml warm milk or cream
• Salt and black pepper to taste