Spicy Cajun Salmon and Shrimp Recipe in Just 30 Minutes
One-pan spicy seafood dinner packed with bold Cajun flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a deep baking tray with foil and drizzle with olive oil.
- Rub the salmon generously with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Toss shrimp and sliced onions with olive oil and remaining seasoning. Layer around the salmon.
- Pour melted butter over the tray. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until salmon flakes easily and shrimp are tender.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 200mg