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Creamy mashed potatoes served with garlic butter salmon and shrimp on a plate

Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

A delightful dish combining rich flavors of garlic butter shrimp and salmon with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for special occasions or busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon & Shrimp
  • 4 fillets 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) Look for firm fillets with a mild ocean scent.
  • 1 lb 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined Consider using pre-peeled and deveined shrimp for time-saving.
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp 3 tbsp butter For a dairy-free version, substitute with olive oil.
  • 3 cloves 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 lbs 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 tbsp 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
For the Green Beans
  • 1 lb 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 1 slices Lemon slices
  • Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until they reach fork-tender status, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and season it with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking the Salmon
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and gently place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and flake-apart tender.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add minced garlic cooking until fragrant, then add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
Preparing the Green Beans
  1. Steam or sauté fresh green beans in butter, seasoning with salt and pepper until tender-crisp.
Mashing the Potatoes
  1. Once the potatoes are tender, drain and return them to pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper, then mash until smooth and creamy.
Plating
  1. Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate, top with garlic butter shrimp and salmon. Garnish with green beans, lemon slices, and drizzle extra garlic butter sauce over.

Notes

For an extra zing, add a spoonful of Dijon mustard to the garlic butter sauce. Using a potato ricer ensures a silky smooth texture for mashed potatoes.