Garlic Butter Salmon and Shrimp
A flavorful and easy seafood dish featuring tender salmon fillets and juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon skin-on or skinless
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 lemon sliced for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the salmon fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter.
- Sauté the minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and shrimp for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
- Pour in the chicken broth (or white wine) and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
- Let everything simmer for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Serve this dish with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. For extra richness, you can add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.