Cajun Salmon & Garlic Butter Shrimp Bake.
📝 Ingredients
For the Salmon:
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2 large salmon fillets (skin off or on)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Shrimp:
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400–500g large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
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1 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Base:
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1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
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2 tbsp butter
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¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat Oven to 190°C (375°F).
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper & lemon juice.
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Rub this mixture generously over the salmon fillets. Set aside.
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In a pan, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until soft and lightly golden. Spread them evenly in a baking dish.
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Place seasoned salmon on top of the onions.
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Toss shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika & chili flakes. Arrange shrimp around the salmon.
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Melt butter in a small pan, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour garlic butter over shrimp and salmon.
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Add chicken broth around the sides to keep everything juicy.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily and shrimp turn pink.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Serve with garlic rice
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Mashed potatoes
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Steamed vegetables
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Or crusty bread to soak up the buttery sauce
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, just thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.
Q2: How do I know salmon is fully cooked?
It flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F).
Q3: Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, replace butter with olive oil or dairy-free butter.
Q4: Can I cook this in air fryer?
Yes. Cook at 180°C for about 10–12 minutes (depending on thickness).
Q5: How to store leftovers?
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out.