Description
Succulent salmon and shrimp paella showcases Spanish culinary magic with rich seafood flavors. Mediterranean ingredients blend perfectly, creating a memorable dining experience you’ll savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- 8 oz/225 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsps/45 ml unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Lemon juice (1 lemon)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cayenne pepper (pinch)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse salmon fillets and remove any moisture with paper towels; meticulously peel and remove shrimp veins.
- Warm a skillet at medium temperature, melt butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing aromatics to release for approximately 30 seconds.
- Gently slide shrimp into the skillet, applying a balanced seasoning of salt and pepper; cook until achieving a vibrant pink color, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Position salmon fillets skin-facing downward in the pan, applying subtle seasoning; allow to develop a golden crust without disrupting for 5-6 minutes.
- Delicately drizzle fresh lemon juice across the seafood, reducing heat and allowing ingredients to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon effortlessly flakes with a fork.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside complementary grains or seasonal vegetables, ensuring optimal temperature and flavor profile.
Notes
- Always pat seafood completely dry before cooking to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon and shrimp for maximum flavor and tender texture, preferably from a trusted fishmonger.
- Opt for butter with high smoke point or replace with olive oil for healthier version, maintaining similar rich taste profile.
- Customize seasoning by adding chili flakes, cajun spice, or herb blend to transform basic recipe into exciting meal variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 254 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 273 mg