Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This rich, buttery seafood pasta combines succulent salmon, juicy shrimp, and creamy garlic parmesan sauce over a bed of linguine. It’s an easy, restaurant-quality dish perfect for special dinners!
Ingredients:
For the Seafood:
2 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
12-16 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For the Pasta & Sauce:
8 oz linguine or fettuccine
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth (or seafood broth)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain & set aside.
Cook the Salmon & Shrimp:
Pat dry the salmon and shrimp with paper towels.
Season both with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook 3 more minutes.
Remove salmon from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and set aside.
Make the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Mix in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time.
Assemble & Serve:
Nestle salmon fillets and shrimp on top of the pasta.
Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Pro Tips: For extra flavor, sear the salmon with a squeeze of honey for a caramelized crust.
Spice it up with a dash of Cajun seasoning.
Pair it with a side of garlic bread & a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
This dish is creamy, rich, and bursting with seafood flavor!
