Description
Indulge in this Garlic Butter Salmon and Shrimp Bake, a quick, elegant dish that’s perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
For the Salmon and Shrimp
- 4 fillets salmon (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
For the Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (enriches the dish with velvety goodness)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (helps achieve that golden sear on the salmon)
- 6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (creates a luscious, creamy sauce)
- ½ cup chicken broth (adds depth)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (brightens the dish)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (intensifies citrus flavor)
For Seasoning and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (adds an aromatic herb blend)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (brings a subtle smoky flavor)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (enhances the garlic flavor)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (rounds out the taste beautifully)
- 1 teaspoon salt (for balanced flavor)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adds warm heat)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra spice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (brings a hint of brightness)
- 1 lemon thinly sliced (for presentation and flavor)
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and grease a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with half of the salt and black pepper. Combine remaining seasoning with the shrimp.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear salmon for 2 minutes per side, then transfer to the baking dish.
- Add butter to the skillet, cook shrimp for 1 minute on each side, then arrange around salmon.
- Make the sauce by melting butter, adding garlic, broth, cream, and seasoning.
- Simmer the sauce for 3 minutes, then add Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and zest.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon and shrimp, arrange lemon slices around.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Let rest for 3 minutes and serve warm with remaining parsley and dill.
Notes
Serve with rice or mashed potatoes. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 9 by 13-inch rectangular glass baking dish
Resting Time: 3 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120