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    Posted In: Delish, Keto, Low Carb Recipes, Main Entrees
    January 6, 2018 — Updated October 13, 2020 — by Julie — 55 Comments

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    Creamy Garlic Salmon and Shrimp

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    Creamy Garlic Salmon and Shrimp is one of my all-time favorite weeknight meals. Made with tons of garlic, spinach, and cream in under 30 minutes!

    I love easy salmon recipes including Pan Seared Lemon Butter Salmon and Creamy Lemon Salmon!

    salmon, shrimp, and spinach with a cream sauce in a black skillet.

    Probably the easiest creamy garlic salmon and shrimp recipe you’ll ever make! Restaurant quality meal that also happens to be my all-time favorite salmon recipe.

    Whether you’re on the lookout for a quick and simple meal or a meal that will impress your entire family, this is the recipe you want to try! I love serving this creamy salmon and shrimp over jasmine rice or creamy mashed potatoes.

    Although some fettuccine would be marvelous as well! Go ahead and add as many veggies as you’d like. Mushrooms, green peas, and zucchini would make great additions.

     

    Ingredients You’ll Need for Creamy Garlic Salmon and Shrimp: 

    • Salmon
    • Shrimp
    • Spinach
    • Garlic
    • Onions
    • Red Crushed Pepper
    • White Wine
    • Heavy Cream
    • Butter
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Oil

    Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh?

    Yes, just make sure you thaw and squeeze dry the frozen spinach before adding it to the cream sauce.

     

    creamy salmon and shrimp in a pot with a blue towel on the side

     

    What are some sides I can serve with this?

    Cheese garlic biscuits and honey roasted carrots are a perfect accompaniment.

     

    salmon and shrimp over white rice.

    More salmon recipes you should check out:

    • Crab Stuffed Salmon 
    • Spicy Mustard Salmon
    • Honey Glazed Salmon
    • Stuffed Salmon

    Creamy Garlic Salmon and Shrimp

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 510kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    Creamy and delicious salmon and shrimp cooked in a garlic cream sauce. This Tuscan inspired seafood dish is versatile and can be served with the starch of your choice.

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb salmon
    • 1/2 lb shrimp
    • 1 cup spinach
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 1/2 small onion
    • 1 tsp red crush pepper flakes optional
    • 1/2 cup white wine
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Oil for frying

    Instructions

    • Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Season salmon and shrimp with salt and pepper on both sides.
    • Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side skin side down.
    • Remove the salmon from the skillet and remove any excess oil leaving about 2 tbsp in the skillet and reduce the heat to low.
    • Add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
    • Stir in the fresh garlic and red crushed pepper, cook for 20 seconds.
    • Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the white wine and reduce by half. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
    • Place the salmon back in the skillet along with the shrimp and spinach.
    • Cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes or until the sauce is thickened and the shrimp and salmon are completely cooked.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 298mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 750mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1910IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    1. Jenn says

      May 27, 2020 at 7:39 am

      This looks fantastic. Will try it this weekend! Just a heads up though that in the Instructions #10 it says shrimp & salami 😂

      Reply
      • Julie says

        May 27, 2020 at 7:58 am

        Hahaha! Thanks, Jenn!

        Reply
    2. Bri says

      May 11, 2020 at 12:44 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! My boyfriend raved about it. Perfect fish and very simple to make. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Gerry O'Bryan says

      February 8, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this recipe last night. My wife said I can make it any time I want! Really good – thanks for posting.

      Reply
      • Julie says

        February 8, 2020 at 12:27 pm

        So glad you and your wife enjoyed this recipe, Gerry!

        Reply
    4. NiCole says

      October 7, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner last night, and we absolutely loved it! I cannot wait to try your other recipes.

      Reply
    5. Karol Correa says

      September 29, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      DELICIOUS!

      Reply
    6. Karol Correa says

      September 29, 2019 at 4:15 pm

      This was so delicious!! I dont even know if I did it well but if not doing it well came out so good I just dont imaginve if it actually comes out like the original recipe. Can’t wait to try it again.

      Reply
    7. Cadena says

      August 11, 2019 at 8:58 pm

      Replaced salmon with Mahi-mahi steaks. Poured over angel hair pasta. Delicious. Add flour and more Parmesan to thicken sauce.

      Reply
    8. Tamara says

      March 22, 2019 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night even though the my husband and son are very plain eaters and like their salmon baked almost to a crisp. Everyone LOVED it! The only thing I added was the juice of one lemon at the end and seasoned the fish and shrimp with lemon pepper because I love a creamy le on sauce. This will definitely be in rotation at my house! I wonder how it would taste if I used chicken instead of fish! The sauce is awesome!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 25, 2019 at 5:14 pm

        Chicken would also taste fantastic! So glad you enjoyed this recipe Tamara 🙂

        Reply
    9. Susan says

      February 18, 2019 at 7:52 am

      5 stars
      This is one of the best recipes I have ever prepared. I scaled the seafood back to two servings but kept the sauce amount as written. I made a few changes to make the sauce more substantial since we were not having it with a starch. I added red pepper strips and a can of artichoke hearts to the onion and garlic. Could do mushrooms too. I sautéed 8oz of spinach in olive oil in a separate pan before adding to the sauce. I also sprinkled the salmon and shrimp with Old Bay instead of salt and pepper. Other options are scallions instead of onion and adding sundried tomatoes. We loved it. The first thing my husband said this morning was “Boy that dinner was good!”.

      Reply
      • Julie says

        February 18, 2019 at 3:01 pm

        So glad you and your husband enjoyed this recipe, Susan! I will admit that your spin on this recipe sounds 1000 times better lol I’ll def do the old bay seasoning, scallions, and sundried tomatoes next time. YUM!

        Reply
    10. SHANICE says

      January 31, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      Amazing we enjoyed skiing this my husband and I I’m looking forward to seeing more of your recipes

      Reply
    11. Monique says

      January 20, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      5 stars
      Hello! This turned out so amazing. It was so yummy! I didn’t have white wine so I substituted chicken broth which worked out just fine. My husband said it was restaurant quality! I will definitely be making this again.

      Reply
      • Julie says

        January 26, 2019 at 11:18 am

        So glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe 🙂

        Reply
    12. Joy says

      January 5, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      This was my first time ever cooking Salmon. The Recipe was easy to follow.
      Holy cow. This was delicious. My husband was blown away and said he was VERY impressed. I took the suggestion from another lady who said pair with fettuccine alfrado. I made my own alfrado and oh my word. FANTASTIC. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    13. Lichole says

      December 24, 2018 at 9:17 am

      I made this recipe for the first time and it was great. My family loved it…will definitely make again.

      Reply
    14. Linda says

      November 10, 2018 at 1:23 am

      5 stars
      This was such a flavorful and delicious recipe! We loved it very much and will try it again and again!

      Reply
    15. Joann says

      October 28, 2018 at 12:34 am

      Hello!
      After finding this recipe and reading the review, I am going to make this for my daughter and myself tomorrow! I will be back with my own review. Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Susan says

      July 27, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      This has been the best Salmon and shrimp we have had in a long time. Thank you for the recipe. We love to try new thing .

      Reply
      • Julie says

        July 27, 2018 at 9:55 pm

        So glad you guys enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    17. Joan says

      June 28, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      By far, the best new recipe I’ve tried this decade. This was beyond all expectations, and now my guests think I’m some kind of brilliant cook. Good grief, I can never have them over for a meal again! Seriously, my teenage grandson and I made this together as part of our weekly “cooking with grandma” date, and it was so flavorful that even people who confessed they dislike seafood were raving about how good it is. I too added mushrooms and they were delicious. Otherwise, I didn’t — and wouldn’t — change a thing.

      Reply
      • Julie says

        June 29, 2018 at 1:16 pm

        This comment made my day Joan! Thank you so much for the feedback. I’m thrilled you and your family enjoyed it so much 🙂

        Reply
    18. Christina says

      May 9, 2018 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      I added mushrooms and it was phenomenal! Thanks for the recipe hun

      Reply
      • Julie says

        May 9, 2018 at 6:30 pm

        So happy you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    19. Sherry says

      March 8, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for another way to cook salmon. So I Googled salmon recipes and this popped up. OMG!!! Can I just let you know how AMAZING it turned out?!?!?! So full of flavor. I followed the recipe step by step. My daughter said it reminded her of a meal she had at Legal Seafood. Imagine that! 🙂 I have definitely added this to my recipe book and will make over and over again. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Julie says

        March 8, 2018 at 1:30 pm

        I’m thrilled you and your daughter enjoyed this recipe! Nothing makes me happier than receiving comments like yours.

        Reply
    20. Sherry says

      March 8, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for another way to cook salmon. So I Googled salmon recipes and this popped up. OMG!!! Can I just let you know how AMAZING it turned out?!?!?! So full of flavor. I followed the recipe step by step. My daughter said it reminded her of a meal she had at Legal Seafood. Imagine that! 🙂 I have definitely add this to my recipe book and will make over and over again. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
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