Cajun Salmon with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Shrimp Broccoli 

A seriously loaded dinner inspired by your photo—two boldly seasoned salmon fillets with creamy mashed potatoes smothered in peppery gravy, plus garlicky shrimp and broccoli. Comfort food with a high-protein kick.

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2 salmon fillets, about 5–6 oz each

6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 cups broccoli florets

2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

2 tbsp butter

¼ cup milk or heavy cream

1 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp dried herbs

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Gravy

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

¾ cup milk

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp Cajun seasoning

Black pepper, to taste

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Make the mash: Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain, then mash with butter and milk until thick, creamy, and slightly rustic. Season with salt and pepper.

Whip up the gravy: Melt butter in a small saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk. Add garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper, then simmer until thick and creamy.

Season the salmon: Pat the fillets dry and coat them with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.

Get that crust: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for about 4–5 minutes per side, until deeply golden and cooked through to 145°F (63°C).

Cook the veggies: Sauté the broccoli with a little butter or oil until bright green and tender-crisp with browned edges.

Add the shrimp: Toss the shrimp and garlic into the broccoli. Cook until the shrimp turn opaque and lightly golden, about 2 minutes per side.

Load the plate: Place the two Cajun salmon fillets across the lower half of a large square white plate. Add a big scoop of mashed potatoes at the upper-left and spoon plenty of creamy gravy over the top. Pile the shrimp and broccoli at the upper-right. Dig in while everything’s piping hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Kcal: ~760 | Servings: 2