Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp with Creamy Spinach Linguine

Here’s a luxurious and satisfying recipe for Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp with Creamy Spinach Linguine — tender seafood with a rich garlic butter sear, served over velvety spinach linguine. It’s a restaurant-worthy dish you can make at home in under an hour.

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🍝 Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp with Creamy Spinach Linguine

Ingredients (Serves 4):

For the seafood:

• 2 salmon fillets (skin removed, ~6 oz each)

• ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Optional: red pepper flakes or Old Bay seasoning for extra flavor

For the creamy spinach linguine:

• 12 oz linguine

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)

• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Optional: ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (for depth)

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Instructions:

🔹 1. Cook the linguine:

• Boil in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

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🔹 2. Sear the salmon and shrimp:

1. Pat salmon and shrimp dry. Season with salt, pepper, and a touch of red pepper flakes if using.

2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear salmon fillets for ~4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. Add shrimp and a bit more butter if needed. Cook ~2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Squeeze lemon juice over both. Set aside with salmon.

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🔹 3. Make the creamy spinach sauce:

1. In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (~1 minute).

2. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted (1–2 minutes).

3. Stir in cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. Add Parmesan, stirring until melted and sauce is creamy.

5. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg (if using).

6. Toss in cooked linguine. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

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🔹 4. Assemble and serve:

• Plate the creamy spinach linguine.

• Top with seared salmon and shrimp.

• Garnish with lemon zest, parsley, and extra Parmesan if desired.

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✅ Tips & Variations:

• Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms to the sauce for extra flavor.

• Make it dairy-free: use coconut milk and nutritional yeast.

• Want a lighter version? Use Greek yogurt and a splash of milk instead of cream.

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