Description
A rich and indulgent seafood dish featuring perfectly cooked salmon and shrimp, served over creamy spinach linguine.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
8 oz linguine pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the shrimp to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove and set aside with the salmon.
- Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet, then sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir in the Parmesan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Toss the linguine into the creamy spinach sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired sauce consistency.
- Plate the linguine, top with salmon and shrimp, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Add vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or peas for extra texture.
For a gluten-free version, swap the linguine for gluten-free pasta.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
This dish is best fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
