In My Kitchen: Simple Pan-seared Salmon w/ Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients

• 4 - 6oz Atlantic salmon fillets 
• 1lb Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• Asparagus
• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 3/4 stick of butter
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Seasoning

• Black Pepper
• Salt
• Garlic Powder
• Old Bay
• Onion Powder
• Paprika
• Cajun or Creole Seasoning
• Parley Flakes

Instructions:

1. Peel and cut potatoes into quarter sizes. Place in a saucepan with 1-1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. Add salt and garlic powder. Let boil until potatoes are tender. 
2. Drain liquid from potatoes. Add 1/2 cup of half and half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley to taste. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside. 
3. Season salmon fillets and shrimp with Black Pepper, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Cajun or Creole Seasoning, and Parley Flakes. 
4. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter. When the pan is hot, cook shrimp until light pink. Set aside when done.
5. In the same skillet, place salmon fillets top down to allow the top to sear and brown. Flip over, reduce heat and cook until medium-well. 

Alfredo Sauce

1. Melt 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic. Whisk until garlic is fragrant. 
2. Add heavy whipping cream. Whisk until sauce begins to come to a slow boil. Add Black Pepper, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Cajun or Creole Seasoning, and Parley Flakes.
3. Add Parmesan cheese and whisk until cheese has completely melted into the sauce.
4. Reduce heat. Add cooked shrimp into Alfredo sauce.