Description
This Salmon and Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dinner. Succulent salmon fillets and plump shrimp are cooked to perfection and coated in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, finished with Parmesan and a squeeze of fresh lemon. It’s the perfect dish for any special occasion or a simple weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Season the Seafood: Season both the salmon fillets and shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Heat Through: Return the salmon and shrimp to the skillet, spooning the creamy garlic sauce over the seafood. Heat for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add Veggies: Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers to the creamy garlic sauce for extra flavor and texture.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you want the sauce.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently over low heat.
- Cream Substitute: For a lighter version, you can replace the heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Rice or Pasta: This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 125mg