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Salmon and Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Salmon and Shrimp with Creamy Garlic Sauce in 30 Minutes

Experience the delightful blend of seafood and creamy garlic sauce in this Salmon and Shrimp recipe, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 4 fillets Salmon A main protein source; can be fresh or frozen.
  • 1 pound Shrimp Large, peeled and deveined.
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for better salinity control.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, use half and half.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated preferred.
Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, can substitute with basil.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is preferred.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Main Cooking Steps
  1. Season the salmon fillets and shrimp generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Sauté the shrimp in the same skillet for about 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  4. Add butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
  5. Slowly stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then add Parmesan cheese to thicken.
  6. Combine salmon and shrimp back into the skillet, coating with the sauce and heating for another 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley and drizzle lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce for a complete meal.

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