Description
A quick and flavorful skillet-cooked seafood dish combining tender salmon fillets and juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley for a bright, savory meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Flavorings
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear. Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done, then set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled shrimp to the skillet, seasoning them with salt and pepper (and cayenne pepper if using). Cook the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
- Cook Salmon: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down into the skillet with the shrimp. Season the fillets with salt and pepper as well. Cook undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until the salmon develops a golden brown crust on the skin side.
- Simmer with Lemon: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and shrimp, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the seafood and serve hot. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet and butter are properly heated before adding garlic to avoid burning.
- Do not flip the salmon fillets repeatedly; cooking skin-side down undisturbed helps get a crispy skin.
- Optionally add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Serving suggestions include steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
