Southern Garlic Shrimp Salmon
This Southern-style salmon and shrimp is seared to perfection and smothered in creamy garlic sauce. Served over rice, it’s a comforting, flavor-packed dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings (can be doubled)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 salmon fillet
12–15 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked white rice
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Season & Sear Salmon:
Season salmon fillet with salt, pepper, paprika, and a drizzle of oil.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear salmon until golden brown and cooked through (about 3–4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
Sauté Garlic & Cook Shrimp:
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Add shrimp and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried parsley. Cook until pink and opaque (2–3 minutes per side).
Make Garlic Cream Sauce:
Pour in heavy cream, stir in onion powder and cayenne. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in lemon juice to finish.
Assemble & Serve:
Plate the cooked rice. Top with seared salmon. Spoon shrimp and garlic cream sauce over the top.
Garnish with extra parsley or a lemon wedge, if desired.
Notes
For a lower-fat version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream (sauce may be thinner).
This dish is naturally gluten-free—just double-check your spices and cream.
Serve with sautéed greens or roasted asparagus for a balanced plate.
Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a more pronounced Southern flavor.
Find it online: http://elladishes.com/southern-garlic-shrimp-salmon/
