1. Gather Ingredients:
- Salmon fillets or salmon steaks
- Peeled and deveined shrimp
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cumin
- Olive oil (optional)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
- Cooked rice (optional)
- Side salad (optional)
2. Prepare the Fish:
- Pat the salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure spices adhere well.
3. Make the Cajun Seasoning:
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on desired spice level.
4. Season the Fish:
- Gently rub the Cajun seasoning mixture onto the salmon and shrimp. Make sure each piece is well-coated for even flavor.
5. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Use a rectangular baking dish to provide enough space for the fish.
6. Arrange the Fish:
- Place the salmon fillets and shrimp in the baking dish in a single layer. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.
7. Bake the Fish:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Check halfway through baking to ensure even cooking and adjust if necessary.
8. Serve and Garnish:
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and garnish with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, or cilantro.
- Serve over cooked rice or with a side salad.
9. Enjoy:
- Dig into the delicious Spicy Cajun Salmon and Shrimp Delight, savoring the bold flavors and enjoying the meal with family or friends.
Tips for Success:
- For best results, don’t rinse the fish after seasoning.
- Overcooking can make the fish dry, so keep an eye on the timer and check for doneness.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper in the seasoning mix.
Enjoy your flavorful Spicy Cajun Salmon and Shrimp Delight!
Salmon fillets or salmon steaks
Ingredients
- Peeled and deveined shrimp
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cumin
- Olive oil optional
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
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Side salad (optional)
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Prepare the Fish:
-
Pat the salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure spices adhere well.
-
Make the Cajun Seasoning:
-
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
-
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on desired spice level.
-
Season the Fish:
-
Gently rub the Cajun seasoning mixture onto the salmon and shrimp. Make sure each piece is well-coated for even flavor.
-
Preheat the Oven:
-
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Use a rectangular baking dish to provide enough space for the fish.
-
Arrange the Fish:
-
Place the salmon fillets and shrimp in the baking dish in a single layer. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.
-
Bake the Fish:
-
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the shrimp are pink and opaque.
-
Check halfway through baking to ensure even cooking and adjust if necessary.
-
Serve and Garnish:
-
Once cooked, remove from the oven and garnish with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, or cilantro.
-
Serve over cooked rice or with a side salad.
-
Enjoy:
-
Dig into the delicious Spicy Cajun Salmon and Shrimp Delight, savoring the bold flavors and enjoying the meal with family or friends.
-
Tips for Success:
-
For best results, don’t rinse the fish after seasoning.
-
Overcooking can make the fish dry, so keep an eye on the timer and check for doneness.
-
Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper in the seasoning mix.
-
Enjoy your flavorful Spicy Cajun Salmon and Shrimp Delight!
