Lemon Butter Salmon & Shrimp
This dish combines buttery seafood with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and fresh green beans, making it ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 2 fillets salmon fillets
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter Plus 2 tablespoons for cooking
- 2 juiced lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup cream or milk
- to taste Salt and pepper
Green Beans
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- to taste Olive oil For sautéing
Instructions
Preparation
- In a pot, boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then add the salmon and shrimp. Squeeze lemon juice over the seafood and cook until done.
- In another skillet, heat olive oil and sauté green beans until tender, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serving
- Serve the salmon and shrimp over garlic mashed potatoes with sautéed green beans on the side.
Notes
To store leftovers, place any uneaten salmon, shrimp, mashed potatoes, and green beans in an airtight container. They can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. To reheat, place in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through.