Description
Shrimp and Salmon with Garlic Cream Sauce is a luxurious seafood dish that combines tender shrimp and salmon in a rich, garlicky cream sauce. This delightful meal is perfect for both casual dinners and elegant gatherings, offering an impressive flavor profile that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With its vibrant colors and enticing aromas, this dish transforms any dining experience into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 oz salmon fillets (2 fillets, about 6 oz each)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté shrimp and salmon until cooked through—3-4 minutes per side for salmon and until shrimp are pink. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer for about three minutes.
- Return the shrimp and salmon to the skillet, gently coating them in the sauce.
- Serve on plates with extra sauce drizzled on top and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg