Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mash

 Cajun Salmon with Garlic Mash & Shrimp Veggie Medley 

 Ingredients

For the Cajun Salmon 
•  Salmon fillets
•  Cajun seasoning
•  Salt
•  Paprika
•  Olive oil
•  Lemon wedges (for serving)

For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes 
•  Potatoes, peeled & cubed
•  Garlic cloves, minced
•  Butter
•  Milk or cream
•  Salt
•  Black pepper

For the Shrimp Veggie Medley 
•  Shrimp, peeled & deveined
•  Broccoli florets
•  Carrot slices
•  Bell peppers, sliced
•  Garlic, minced
•  Olive oil
•  Salt & pepper
•  Parsley, chopped (optional)

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 Instructions

 Cook the Cajun Salmon
1. Rub salmon fillets with olive oil.
2. Season generously with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
4. Cook salmon 3–4 minutes per side until blackened and flaky.
5. Squeeze lemon over the top.

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 Make the Garlic Mash
1. Boil potatoes in salted water until soft (about 12–15 minutes).
2. Drain and mash with butter, garlic, milk/cream, salt, and pepper.
3. Whip until creamy and fluffy.

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 Prepare the Shrimp Veggie Medley
1. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
2. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers; cook until tender but crisp.
3. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
4. Cook until shrimp turn pink (2–3 minutes).
5. Sprinkle parsley.

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 Assemble

Plate a scoop of garlic mash, top with Cajun salmon, and serve with the shrimp veggie medley on the side.

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 Perfect for:

 High-protein meals
 Balanced dinners
 Meal prep plates
 Seafood lovers