Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion:

Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp

Ingredients:

For the seafood:

• 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless

• 8–10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the garlic butter sauce:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare the seafood:

   • Pat salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels.

   • Season both sides of salmon and shrimp with salt and pepper.

2. Cook the salmon:

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add salmon, skin side down if applicable, and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the shrimp:

   • In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.

   • Cook shrimp for about 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the salmon.

4. Make the garlic butter sauce:

   • Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan.

   • Once melted, stir in garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

   • Let cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Combine:

   • Return salmon and shrimp to the pan and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top.

   • Let everything heat together for 1–2 minutes.

6. Garnish & Serve:

   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

   • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies.

Would you like a low-carb version or suggestions for sides or wine pairings?