Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mash & Shrimp Veggie Medley 🐟🥦

This flavor-packed dinner combo is a total weeknight flex!

📝 Ingredients :

For the Cajun Salmon:

2 salmon fillets

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

½ tsp garlic powder

Salt & black pepper, to taste

Lemon wedges (for serving)

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:

3 large russet potatoes, peeled & diced

3 tbsp butter

½ cup milk (or cream)

2 garlic cloves, minced

Salt & pepper, to taste

Optional: ¼ cup sour cream

For the Cream Sauce:

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

1 cup heavy cream

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Shrimp Veggie Stir-Fry:

½ lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined

1 cup broccoli florets

½ cup green bell pepper, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt & pepper, to taste

🍽️ ** How to Make It :**

1️⃣ Sear That Cajun Salmon:

Rub salmon fillets with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet for 3–4 minutes per side. This creates bold crusty flavor and a juicy salmon dinner win.

2️⃣ Mash Those Potatoes Right:

Boil potatoes until tender (about 15 mins). Drain and mash with butter, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add sour cream for extra richness. These mashed potatoes are creamy comfort food goals and a satisfying sidekick.

3️⃣ Whip Up That Cream Sauce:

In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly add cream, Dijon, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thick. It’s the creamy drizzle moment that levels up everything.

4️⃣ Stir-Fry That Shrimp & Veg Mix:

In a hot pan, sauté shrimp and veggies with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper for 5–7 minutes until shrimp is pink and veggies are tender-crisp. This side dish is a savory flavor blast and a protein-packed veggie fix.

5️⃣ Plate It All Like a Pro:

Spoon mashed potatoes onto the plate, top with creamy sauce. Add salmon and the shrimp-veggie stir-fry on the side. Serve with a lemon wedge. You’ve got a 5-star dinner plate with maximum comfort vibes.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 2
Calories: ~700 per serving | Protein: ~50g per serving