Description
Salmon and Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Sauce delivers pure seafood comfort straight to your dinner table in just half an hour. Succulent fish and plump shellfish swim in a silky, garlicky embrace that turns weeknight cooking into a restaurant-worthy experience.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- ½ lb large shrimp
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry using paper towels to ensure perfect searing. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder across both sides of the fish.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet at 375°F. Carefully place salmon skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip salmon and cook for additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside on a warm plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Season ½ pound shrimp with pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side at medium-high heat until shrimp turn pink.
- Transfer shrimp to plate with salmon. Reduce skillet heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves.
- Saute garlic for 30 seconds, then pour ½ cup chicken broth to deglaze pan, scraping browned bits from bottom.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme to the sauce. Mix thoroughly.
- Return salmon and shrimp to skillet, gently coating with sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped parsley over dish. Serve immediately with preferred side like pasta or rice.
Notes
- Make sure your salmon fillets are completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in flavor.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap out Dijon mustard for a gluten-free version and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional pasta.
- Use fresh thyme if possible, as it provides a brighter, more vibrant herb flavor compared to dried thyme.
- If watching calories, replace heavy cream with half Greek yogurt and half milk to create a lighter sauce that still maintains a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 685 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 53 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg