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Lemon Butter Salmon & Shrimp

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Lemon Butter Salmon & Shrimp with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Green Beans is an elegant and satisfying seafood dinner that blends rich, buttery flavors with fresh vegetables. Perfect for date night or a comforting meal at home, it’s a complete plate made with simple ingredients and big flavor.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • For the Lemon Butter Salmon & Shrimp:
  • 1 salmon fillet (~6 oz)
  • 6–8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced (plus extra for juice)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
  • For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
  • 2 large russet or red potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
  • For the Sautéed Green Beans:
  • 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Boil peeled and diced potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, garlic, and cream or milk. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  2. Cook the Green Beans: Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add green beans and sauté for 5–7 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic in the last 2 minutes. Season to taste.
  3. Cook the Salmon: Season salmon with salt, pepper, and optional paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and sear for 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Cook the Shrimp and Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and lemon slices, cooking for 1–2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  5. Assemble & Serve: Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates, top with shrimp, add the salmon fillet and lemon slices, and serve with green beans on the side.

Notes

  • Use fresh salmon and shrimp for best flavor and texture.
  • Add cream to the lemon butter sauce for a richer version.
  • Swap green beans with asparagus or broccoli for variety.
  • Use mashed cauliflower for a low-carb alternative.
  • For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne to the shrimp.

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