A rich and indulgent plate featuring perfectly seared Cajun salmon, silky mashed potatoes, and buttery seasoned lobster bits (no bacon!). Comfort food with a touch of luxury β simple, bold, and unbelievably delicious.
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Cajun Salmon
2 salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Β½ tsp garlic powder
Β½ tsp paprika
Salt & pepper
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
3 large potatoes, peeled & cubed
3 tbsp butter
ΒΌ cup heavy cream (or milk)
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt & pepper
Buttered Lobster Bits (No Bacon)
Β½ cup cooked lobster meat (or crab)
1 tbsp butter
ΒΌ tsp garlic powder
ΒΌ tsp Cajun seasoning
Squeeze of lemon
Optional: parsley
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- Make the Mashed Potatoes
Boil potatoes until fork-tender (12β15 minutes).
Mash with butter, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Adjust creaminess to taste.
- Cook the Cajun Salmon
Season salmon with Cajun, paprika, garlic, salt & pepper.
Heat oil/butter in a pan over medium-high.
Sear salmon 3β4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
Spoon pan juices over the top.
- Prepare the Buttered Lobster Bits
Melt butter in a small pan.
Add lobster meat + seasonings.
Cook 1β2 minutes until warmed and coated.
Finish with a small squeeze of lemon.
- Plate
Place mashed potatoes, top with lobster bits, add salmon fillets, and drizzle extra butter from the pans.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Kcal: ~620 per serving
Servings: 1
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