🐟🔥 Cajun Salmon & Garlic Butter Shrimp Bake
A bold, flavor-packed seafood dish that brings together smoky Cajun-spiced salmon and juicy garlic butter shrimp in one easy oven bake. This recipe is high in protein, low in carbs, and perfect for a quick Mediterranean-inspired dinner that feels restaurant-worthy — but comes together in under 30 minutes!
🌿 Why You’ll Love This
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One pan = easy cleanup
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High protein & naturally low carb
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Rich, buttery garlic flavor
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Perfect for meal prep or special dinners
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No sugar added
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Salmon:
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4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
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1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt & black pepper (to taste)
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Juice of ½ lemon
For the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
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1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
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Asparagus or broccoli florets
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Cherry tomatoes
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Lemon slices for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
2️⃣ Season the Salmon
Pat salmon dry. Rub with olive oil, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Place in baking dish.
3️⃣ Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp until coated.
Arrange shrimp around the salmon in the baking dish.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until:
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Salmon flakes easily with a fork
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Shrimp turn pink and opaque
Do not overcook!
5️⃣ Finish & Serve
Spoon pan juices over seafood. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Cauliflower rice (low carb)
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Roasted zucchini or asparagus
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Simple Mediterranean cucumber salad
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Garlic sautéed spinach
🥗 Mediterranean Twist Option
Add:
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A sprinkle of crumbled feta
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Kalamata olives
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Cherry tomatoes before baking
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Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving
🔥 Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)
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Calories: ~420
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Protein: 42g
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Carbs: 3g
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Fat: 26g
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Naturally gluten-free & keto-friendly
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes! Thaw completely and pat dry before mixing with garlic butter.
Q: Can I air fry this instead?
Yes — cook salmon at 390°F for 8–10 minutes. Add shrimp halfway through cooking.
Q: What if I don’t like spicy food?
Use mild Cajun seasoning and skip red pepper flakes.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Swap butter for olive oil or dairy-free butter alternative.
