Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp
Deliciously rich and zesty! 🧈🐟🍤🍋
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Ingredients:
Main:
1 salmon fillet (6–8 oz)
8–10 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup chicken or seafood broth
Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional for extra zing)
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Instructions:
1. Prep the Seafood:
Pat salmon and shrimp dry.
Season both with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the Salmon:
In a hot pan with olive oil, sear salmon skin-side down (or presentation side) for 4–5 mins.
Flip and cook another 2–3 mins or until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Cook the Shrimp:
In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.
Sauté shrimp 1–2 mins per side until pink and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
Lower heat, melt butter.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant (1 min).
Stir in lemon juice, broth, and zest. Simmer 2–3 mins.
5. Finish & Serve:
Return salmon and shrimp to pan, spoon sauce over.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot with lemon slices.
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Perfect with:
Steamed veggies
Mashed potatoes
Rice or pasta