This is the kind of seafood dinner that feels special without making dinner complicated. Golden seared salmon and juicy garlic butter shrimp sit alongside creamy mashed potatoes and tender green beans, all finished with plenty of garlic butter flavor. It’s a complete, satisfying plate that’s easy enough for a solo dinner any night of the week.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Salmon and shrimp on one plate. Both get their own cooking treatment for the best texture and flavor.
- That garlic butter finish. A quick garlic butter sauce ties the whole plate together.
- A complete, balanced meal. Protein, starch, and vegetables all included, no extra sides needed.
- Ready in 25 minutes. A satisfying dinner for one that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Ingredients
- 120 g salmon fillet
- 6 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
- Lemon slices, for serving
- Chili flakes, to taste
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
How to Make Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp Plate
1. Season the salmon. Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Add a small pinch of chili flakes if you like a little heat.
2. Sear the salmon. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
3. Cook the garlic butter shrimp. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
4. Prepare the sides. Warm the mashed potatoes until creamy and hot. Cook or steam the green beans until tender but still slightly crisp, then season with salt and black pepper.
5. Build the seafood plate. Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto the plate and arrange the green beans alongside them. Add the seared salmon and pile the garlic butter shrimp over the potatoes.
6. Finish and serve. Spoon any remaining garlic butter from the skillet over the salmon and shrimp. Finish with fresh parsley, chili flakes, and lemon slices. Serve immediately while everything is warm.
Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp Plate
- Pat the salmon dry before searing. This helps it develop a nice golden crust instead of steaming in the pan.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. Two to three minutes per side is enough; they’ll turn rubbery if left too long.
- Use the same skillet for both. Cooking the shrimp in the pan after the salmon picks up extra flavor from the fond left behind.
- Season the green beans right after cooking. This helps the salt and pepper stick better while they’re still warm.
What to Serve with Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp
This plate is designed to be a complete meal with potatoes and green beans included, but a simple side salad can be added if you’d like something extra fresh alongside it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen salmon and shrimp?
Yes, just thaw both completely and pat dry before cooking so they sear properly instead of releasing excess water.
Can I use a different vegetable instead of green beans?
Yes, asparagus or broccoli would both work well as a substitute.
Can I double this recipe for two servings?
Yes, this recipe scales up easily. Just use a larger skillet so the salmon and shrimp have room to cook evenly.
Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp Plate
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper. Add a small pinch of chili flakes if you like a little heat.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Warm the mashed potatoes until creamy and hot. Cook or steam the green beans until tender but still slightly crisp, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Spoon the creamy mashed potatoes onto the plate and arrange the green beans alongside them. Add the seared salmon and pile the garlic butter shrimp over the potatoes.
- Spoon any remaining garlic butter from the skillet over the salmon and shrimp. Finish with fresh parsley, chili flakes, and lemon slices. Serve immediately while everything is warm.
