Description
Golden salmon fillets and tender shrimp are coated in a silky lemon garlic Parmesan cream sauce with fresh herbs and a gentle touch of spice. This easy seafood dinner tastes elegant, fresh, rich, and perfect for both special occasions and cozy weeknights at home.
Ingredients
1. 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, patted dry with paper towels
2. 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and patted dry
3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
4. 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
5. Salt, to taste
6. Black pepper, to taste
7. 1 teaspoon paprika
8. 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
9. 5 garlic cloves, minced
10. 1 cup heavy cream
11. 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
13. 1 teaspoon lemon zest
14. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
15. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16. 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
17. Lemon slices, for garnish
18. Extra Parmesan cheese, optional, for serving
19. Mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables, for serving
Instructions
1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels so they sear properly.
2. Season the salmon on both sides with paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden on the outside and cooked to your preferred doneness.
5. Transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside.
6. Add the shrimp to the same skillet in a single layer.
7. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until they turn pink and tender.
8. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and place them on the plate with the salmon.
9. Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet.
10. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
11. Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
12. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard if using, lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
13. Simmer the sauce gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until smooth, creamy, and slightly thickened.
14. Return the salmon and shrimp to the skillet.
15. Spoon the creamy lemon garlic Parmesan sauce over the salmon and shrimp.
16. Warm everything together for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the seafood is heated through and coated in sauce.
17. Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon slices, and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
18. Serve warm with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer after adding the heavy cream. Do not boil the sauce, because high heat can cause the cream to separate. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded Parmesan and gives the sauce a better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g