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🍽️ Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk, warmed)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional: 2 roasted garlic cloves, mashed in
Salmon & Shrimp
2 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each, skinless)
10–12 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1 – Make the Mashed Potatoes
Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.
Boil in salted water until fork-tender (about 15–20 min).
Drain and mash with butter, warm cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Keep warm.
Step 2 – Cook the Salmon
Pat salmon fillets dry. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear salmon (flesh side down first) for 4–5 minutes, flip, and cook another 3–4 minutes.
Remove and set aside.
Step 3 – Cook Shrimp & Sauce
In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter.
Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add shrimp, cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
Deglaze pan with chicken broth (or wine), scraping browned bits.
Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season to taste.
Step 4 – Assemble
Spoon mashed potatoes onto a plate.
Place salmon on top, add shrimp, and drizzle with garlic butter cream sauce.
Garnish with thyme or parsley.
✅ Serving Tip: Add sautéed spinach or asparagus for a complete plate.
Enjoy!