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Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp

Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp

This creamy garlic butter salmon and shrimp combines golden-seared salmon, juicy shrimp, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce with garlic, lemon, herbs, and butter. Everything comes together in one skillet for an easy seafood dinner that pairs well with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large salmon fillet
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • large skillet For searing the seafood and making the sauce
  • Tongs or fish spatula
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula For stirring the sauce
  • Plate For holding the salmon and shrimp while making the sauce

Method
 

  1. Season the salmon and shrimp with paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the salmon and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add 2 tbsp butter to the same skillet. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and lightly browned. Remove and set aside with the salmon.
  4. Add the remaining 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and let the creamy garlic butter sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan, lemon juice, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Place the salmon and shrimp back into the skillet. Spoon the creamy garlic butter sauce generously over the seafood.
  8. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked, the shrimp are heated through, and everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot. This creamy salmon and shrimp recipe makes an easy seafood dinner that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Notes

Season the salmon and shrimp evenly before cooking for the best flavor.
Sear the salmon until golden and nearly cooked through, then finish it in the sauce so it stays moist.
Cook the shrimp only until pink and lightly browned, then remove them from the skillet to prevent overcooking.
Add the garlic after reducing the heat so it becomes fragrant without burning.
Keep the cream sauce at a gentle simmer for a smooth texture.
Stir in the Parmesan until fully melted before returning the seafood to the skillet.
Finish the salmon and shrimp in the sauce just until everything is heated through and fully cooked.