Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Shrimp (Print Format)
Tender salmon and shrimp covered in creamy garlic butter sauce with Parmesan and fresh herbs.
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 lb salmon fillet
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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salt and pepper, to taste
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juice of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Season salmon fillets and shrimp with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
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In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
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Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the salmon.
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Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
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Return salmon and shrimp to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.