Garlic Butter Salmon & Shrimp with Creamy Spinach Linguine 🍝🍤🐟
A restaurant-worthy seafood pasta with garlicky butter sauce, tender salmon, juicy shrimp, and silky spinach linguine—ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Seafood & Pasta:
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2 salmon fillets (skin-on or off)
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½ lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
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8 oz linguine (or fettuccine)
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3 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1 lemon (zest + juice)
For the Creamy Spinach Sauce:
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup grated Parmesan (+ extra for garnish)
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, but delicious)
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta:
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Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
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Sear the Salmon & Shrimp:
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Pat salmon/shrimp dry, season with salt/pepper.
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Heat 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high.
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Cook salmon 3-4 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, add shrimp and cook 1-2 mins per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
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Make the Garlic Cream Sauce:
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Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté 30 sec until fragrant.
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Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, and nutmeg. Simmer 2-3 mins until slightly thickened.
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Stir in spinach until wilted. Add lemon zest/juice, then toss in cooked pasta. Thin with pasta water if needed.
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Combine & Serve:
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Nestle salmon and shrimp into the pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan, lemon wedges, and parsley.
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Pro Tips
🔥 For crispy salmon skin: Start skin-side down in the pan and don’t move it!
🍤 Shrimp hack: Add them last to prevent overcooking.
🌿 Substitutions: Use kale instead of spinach, or swap heavy cream for half-and-half.
Why This Works
✅ One-pan wonder (minus the pasta pot).
✅ Luxurious but easy—the cream sauce clings perfectly to every strand.
✅ Balanced flavors—garky butter, bright lemon, and savory seafood.
Perfect for date night or impressing guests! 😍 Pair with a crisp white wine.
Want it spicier? Double the red pepper flakes! 🌶️
