Salmon & Shrimp in a White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

For the Salmon & Shrimp:

2 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter

For the White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce:

2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay)
½ cup chicken or seafood broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

Cook the Salmon & Shrimp:

Season the salmon fillets and shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the salmon, skin-side down, for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side, until pink. Remove and set aside.
Make the White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce:

Melt butter in the pan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in white wine and chicken/seafood broth, scraping up any browned bits.
Add red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and cherry tomatoes.
Combine & Serve:

Return the salmon and shrimp to the pan, spooning the sauce over them.
Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan.
Serve with roasted asparagus, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Best Pairings:
Garlic Butter Pasta
Lemon Herb Rice
Steamed or Roasted Asparagus
Crusty Bread
This dish is simple yet elegant, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Let me know if you’d like any variations!