Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mash & Shrimp Veggie Medley

🐟 Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mash & Shrimp Veggie Medley

⏱ Time

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Serves: 2–3

🛒 Ingredients

For Cajun Salmon

• 2–3 salmon fillets

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1½ tsp Cajun seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp butter

For Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• 3 large potatoes (peeled & cubed)

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• 2 tbsp butter

• ¼ cup warm milk or cream

• Salt to taste

• Black pepper (optional)

• Fresh parsley (optional)

For Shrimp Veggie Medley

• 200–250g shrimp (peeled & deveined)

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• ½ red bell pepper (sliced)

• ½ yellow bell pepper (sliced)

• ½ zucchini (sliced)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic (minced)

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• Salt & pepper

• 1 tsp lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (12–15 mins).

2. Drain and mash with butter, garlic, and warm milk.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Garnish with parsley. Set aside.

2️⃣ Cajun Salmon

1. Rub salmon with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper.

2. Heat a pan on medium.

3. Add butter and salmon (skin-side down).

4. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.

5. Drizzle with lemon juice.

3️⃣ Shrimp Veggie Medley

1. Heat olive oil in a pan.

2. Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Add shrimp, cook until pink (2–3 mins per side).

4. Add veggies, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

5. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.

6. Finish with lemon juice.

🍽 Serving

Plate the creamy garlic mash, top with Cajun salmon, and serve shrimp veggie medley on the side. Optional: drizzle garlic butter or lemon herb sauce on top.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I bake the salmon instead of pan-frying?
Yes! Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes.

Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, just thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.

Q: What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning?
Use paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, thyme, salt & pepper.

Q: Can I make this dish spicy?
Add extra Cajun seasoning or chili flakes.

Q: Is this meal healthy?
Yes! High in protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich veggies.