Description
Salmon and Shrimp brings together ocean-fresh seafood in a quick, flavor-packed dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Your family will devour this simple yet elegant protein combination that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 pound large shrimp
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill
- Salt
- Pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Arrange all components within arm’s reach on your kitchen counter for smooth preparation.
- Cleanse 4 salmon fillets under cool running water, thoroughly blotting each piece dry with paper towels.
- Warm 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat, heating until small bubbles form across the surface.
- Mince 4 garlic cloves finely and scatter them into the melted butter, stirring for precisely 60 seconds until their aroma releases.
- Nestle salmon fillets skin-side facing downward into the fragrant butter, allowing them to sear for 4-5 minutes until a golden crust develops.
- Carefully rotate salmon fillets, then immediately add 1 pound large shrimp surrounding the fish in the pan.
- Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, ensuring shrimp transform to a vibrant pink and salmon reaches desired doneness.
- Remove skillet from heat and drizzle 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice across the seafood.
- Garnish the entire dish with 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley, sprinkling evenly to distribute flavor.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference before serving immediately.
Notes
- Pat salmon and shrimp completely dry to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Use a wide skillet so seafood has plenty of space and cooks evenly without overcrowding.
- Check seafood doneness carefully: salmon should be flaky and opaque, shrimp should turn pink and curl slightly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap butter with olive oil and ensure all herbs and seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg