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Danielle Dunn

Salmon & Shrimp w/Cajun Cream Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sliced white mushrooms
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning preferably Old Bay
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sherry wine
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
Salmon and shrimp
  • 4 6-8 oz salmon fillets, skinless
  • 1 lb jumbo shrimp
  • seasoning of choice for salmon and shrimp I recommend poultry and fish seasoning. But salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder can be used.
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for skillet
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Heat 5 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in flour, and continue to stir until flour has become creamy. Stir in cajun seasoning and stir until everything is thoroughly mixed.
  2. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, sherry wine and smoked paprika. Stir together and bring to a hard simmer. Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Season salmon on both sides with seasoning. In a small bowl, season shrimp with the same seasoning.
  4. In another skillet, heat 1 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium to medium-high heat. Cook salmon fillets for 4 minutes on each side. Remove salmon and set aside on a plate. Add shrimp to same skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Do not overcook shrimp.
  5. Remove lid from sauce, and add pepper jack cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Add spinach and stir until spinach is wilted.
  6. Serve immediately on top of salmon and shrimp with sides of choice. Mashed potatoes and asparagus are recommended.

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