🍗🍤 Creamy Cajun Chicken & Shrimp with Parmesan Sauce

✨ Description

A rich and indulgent dish combining juicy roasted chicken and tender shrimp, served over a creamy Cajun-style Parmesan sauce. Bold, savory, slightly spicy, and ultra comforting — a perfect “surf and turf” style meal.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the chicken:

• 2 chicken legs (thigh + drumstick)
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the shrimp:

• 200 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• Salt and pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon butter

For the creamy sauce:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper

🔥 Instructions

1. Roast the chicken

• Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
• Rub with olive oil.
• Roast for 35–45 minutes until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 75°C).

2. Cook the shrimp

• Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
• Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
• Remove and set aside.

3. Make the sauce

• In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
• Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning.
• Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

4. Combine

• Return shrimp to the sauce and toss lightly.

5. Assemble

• Spoon creamy sauce onto a plate.
• Place roasted chicken on top.
• Arrange shrimp around.
• Garnish with herbs if desired.

💡 Pro Tips

• Do not overcook shrimp → they turn rubbery quickly.
• Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother sauce.
• Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
• Add pasta or rice if you want a fuller meal.

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 700–850 kcal
• Protein: 45–55 g
• Fat: 45–55 g
• Carbohydrates: 10–15 g

⏰ Best time to serve

• Dinner
• Special meals
• Comfort food cravings

⚡ Energy-Saving Tip

Cook shrimp and sauce in the same pan to reduce energy use and enhance flavor.

👥 Who will enjoy this dish

• Fans of creamy, rich meals
• Seafood + chicken lovers
• Anyone craving restaurant-style comfort food