Instructions
Step 1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
Step 2. Drain the potatoes and mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth. Cover and keep warm.
Step 3. Toss the broccoli, green beans, and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4. Sauté the vegetables in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp. Set aside.
Step 5. Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6. Season the shrimp lightly with a pinch of Cajun seasoning.
Step 7. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 8. Cook the salmon for 4–5 minutes per side until deeply browned and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
Step 9. In the same skillet, cook the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Step 10. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter for the sauce.
Step 11. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 12. Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
Step 13. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, then whisk in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and slightly thickened.
Step 14. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat.
Step 15. Arrange the sautéed vegetables on serving plates and add a scoop of mashed potatoes.
Step 16. Place the Cajun salmon over the vegetables and top with the cooked shrimp.
Step 17. Spoon the creamy Cajun sauce generously over the seafood and vegetables.
Step 18. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Store the salmon, shrimp, vegetables, mashed potatoes, and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power to prevent the seafood from becoming overcooked.
If the sauce thickens during storage, stir in a splash of milk or broth while reheating.
Mashed potatoes can be reheated with a small amount of milk to restore their creamy texture.
Freezing is not recommended, as the cream sauce may separate and the seafood can lose its texture after thawing.
Add a fresh sprinkle of parsley before serving leftovers for the best presentation and flavor.
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