07/16/2025
Blackened Salmon with Shrimp Cream Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, and Asparagus
🧄 Ingredients:
For the Salmon:
2 salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Shrimp Cream Sauce:
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley or chives (optional)
Sides:
1 bunch of asparagus
2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared your favorite way)
Olive oil, salt, pepper
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Season and Cook Salmon:
Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Rub it onto salmon. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high and sear salmon 4-5 minutes per side.
2. Cook Shrimp and Make Sauce:
In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side. Add cream and Parmesan, cook until thickened. Return shrimp to pan.
3. Roast Asparagus:
Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes.
4. Plate:
Serve salmon over mashed potatoes, spoon shrimp sauce over the top, and serve with roasted asparagus.
