Skillet Salmon & Shrimp with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

🐟 Skillet Salmon & Shrimp with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Servings: 2–3

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For Salmon & Shrimp:

• 2 salmon fillets

• 200g shrimp (peeled & deveined)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

For Cream Sauce (optional but recommended):

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp grated parmesan

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

For Creamy Mashed Potatoes:

• 3 large potatoes (peeled & cubed)

• 3 tbsp butter

• ¼ cup warm milk or cream

• Salt to taste

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (12–15 minutes).

2. Drain and mash while hot.

3. Add butter, warm milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

4. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 2: Cook Salmon

1. Season salmon with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil/butter in a skillet.

3. Cook salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes per side.

4. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Cook Shrimp

1. In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil/butter.

2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

3. Add shrimp, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

4. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink.

5. Remove shrimp and set aside.

Step 4: Cream Sauce (Optional)

1. In the same skillet, add butter and cream.

2. Stir in parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.

4. Add salmon and shrimp back into the pan.

5. Spoon sauce over seafood.

Step 5: Serve

• Plate creamy mashed potatoes.

• Top with salmon and shrimp.

• Drizzle with sauce.

• Garnish with parsley.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use frozen shrimp or salmon?

Yes! Just thaw completely and pat dry before cooking.

Q2: Can I skip the cream sauce?

Absolutely. The dish still tastes amazing with just garlic butter.

Q3: How do I know salmon is cooked?

It flakes easily with a fork and turns opaque.

Q4: Can I use milk instead of cream?

Yes, but the sauce will be thinner. Add 1 tsp flour to thicken if needed.

Q5: What sides go well with this?

Steamed broccoli, green beans, asparagus, or a fresh salad.

Q6: Is this recipe spicy?

No, it’s mild. Add chili flakes or hot sauce if you want heat.

Q7: Can I make this for meal prep?

Yes, but seafood tastes best fresh. Store up to 2 days in the fridge.