Cajun Salmon and Shrimp (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cajun Cream Sauce

01 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
03 - 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 cup chicken broth
07 - 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
08 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach

→ Seafood

09 - 4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
10 - 1 pound Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
11 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
13 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

# Instructions:

01 - Make roux with butter, flour, and seasonings. Add cream and broth, simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
02 - Season salmon with Cajun spice. Pan-fry 3-4 minutes per side until 145°F internal temperature.
03 - Season and cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side in same pan.
04 - Add cheese and spinach to sauce, simmer until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
05 - Add seafood to sauce, garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - Best served fresh
02 - Can adjust spice level
03 - Pairs with mashed potatoes

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