Cajun Salmon & Garlic Butter Shrimp with Roasted Broccoli 🥦
A flavorful seafood feast with bold Cajun spices, juicy shrimp, and perfectly roasted broccoli! Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner full of rich, savory flavors.
**📝 Ingredients:**
**For the Cajun Salmon:**
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for caramelization)
**For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:**
- 500g large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
**For the Roasted Broccoli:**
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
**🍽️ Directions:**
1️⃣ **Prepare the Salmon:**
Rub salmon with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add butter and honey for extra caramelization.
2️⃣ **Cook the Shrimp:**
In a pan, heat olive oil. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink. Stir in butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 30 seconds. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
3️⃣ **Roast the Broccoli:**
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss broccoli with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes until crispy.
4️⃣ **Assemble & Serve:**
Plate salmon and shrimp with roasted broccoli. Drizzle garlic butter over the shrimp for extra flavor.
**🍽️ Prep Time:** 10 minutes
**⏲️ Cook Time:** 20 minutes
**🌟 Total Time:** 30 minutes
**🔥 Calories (per serving):** ~550
**💪 Protein:** ~45g per serving
A complete, vibrant, and bold seafood meal in under 30 minutes! 🦞✨