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easy creamy garlic salmon and shrimp

Easy Creamy Garlic Salmon and Shrimp

Description

If you’re searching for an easy, restaurant-quality dinner recipe, this Creamy Garlic Salmon and Shrimp is just what you need! This dish is a perfect blend of rich, buttery salmon and succulent shrimp, all enveloped in a luscious, creamy garlic sauce. Whether you’re planning a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner, this seafood recipe is bound to impress.

Ingredients

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For the Salmon & Shrimp:

  • 2 salmon fillets (skin-on, fresh or frozen)
  • 8 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (or seafood stock)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Garnish (Optional but Recommended):

  • Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Grated parmesan cheese
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

Step1: Season and Sear the Salmon

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down.
  3. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.

Step2: Cook the Shrimp

  1. In the same pan, add butter and let it melt.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink. Remove and set aside with the salmon.

Step3: Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce

  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  3. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step4: Combine Everything

  1. Return the salmon and shrimp to the pan, spooning the sauce over them.
  2. Let everything simmer for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  3. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Seafood – Fresh wild-caught salmon and jumbo shrimp yield the best texture.
  • Don’t Overcook the Salmon – Aim for an internal temperature of 125-130°F for perfectly juicy salmon.
  • Let the Sauce Thicken – Simmering for an extra 1-2 minutes helps create a luxurious texture.

Find it online: https://recipesbysophia.com/easy-creamy-garlic-salmon-and-shrimp/