Description
Butter Salmon & Shrimp with Creamy Spinach Linguine is a rich, elegant dish featuring perfectly seared salmon and juicy shrimp served over a bed of creamy, garlicky spinach linguine. It’s restaurant-quality comfort food that I can easily make at home for a cozy dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (skinless or skin-on)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
- While the pasta cooks, season the salmon and shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the salmon fillets for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and tender. Remove and set aside with the salmon.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the chopped spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted.
- Toss the cooked linguine into the sauce, using reserved pasta water to loosen if needed. Finish with a splash of lemon juice and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Plate the pasta and top each portion with salmon and shrimp. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or use a dairy-free cream alternative.
- Feel free to add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms to the sauce for extra richness.
- Swap linguine for fettuccine or angel hair pasta based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
