Garlic Butter Salmon And Shrimp
A fast, flavorful dish featuring golden-seared salmon and shrimp bathed in zesty garlic butter sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 salmon fillet 6–8 oz
- 8 –10 large shrimp peeled and 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 adjust to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup chicken or seafood broth
- Zest of ½ lemon optional, for extra zing
Instructions
- Pat salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down, press gently, and cook for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add more oil if needed. Sauté shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred. Set aside with salmon.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, broth, and zest. Simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- Return seafood to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Baste well, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with lemon slices.