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Butter Salmon with Shrimp

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Butter Salmon with Shrimp is a luxurious seafood dish featuring seared salmon fillets and tender shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce with cream, Parmesan, and herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  6. Stir in lemon juice, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Return salmon and shrimp to the skillet. Spoon sauce over seafood and transfer skillet to the oven.
  8. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition and color.
  • Use coconut milk and skip cheese for a dairy-free version.
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes to spice it up.
  • Use cod or halibut as a salmon substitute.
  • Don’t overcook seafood to maintain tenderness.

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