Name: Seared Salmon & Shrimp with Garlic-Herb Butter and Asparagus
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on); 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed; 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 lemon, zest and juice; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Seared Salmon & Shrimp with Garlic-Herb Butter and Asparagus

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Celebrate summer’s bounty and your high-protein, low-carb goals with this vibrant, restaurant-worthy dish. Seared salmon and shrimp get a boost from a fragrant garlic-herb butter that’s spooned over the seafood right at the end for maximum flavor. Crisp-tender asparagus adds freshness and color, while lemon zest and juice bring brightness. This meal is packed with omega-3s, protein, and flavor, and comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for a sunny Georgia evening. Enjoy the play of crispy salmon skin, succulent shrimp, and the luscious, aromatic butter sauce.

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat salmon fillets and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides of salmon and shrimp generously with salt and pepper.
Heat 1.5 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus with a pinch of salt and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and slightly charred, 4-5 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
Add remaining 1.5 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook without moving until skin is crispy and fish is mostly opaque, about 4 minutes. Flip and add shrimp to the pan.
Cook salmon and shrimp together for 2-3 minutes, flipping shrimp halfway, until the salmon is just cooked through and the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Reduce heat to low. Add butter, garlic, parsley, dill, and lemon zest to the pan. Spoon the melting herb butter over the salmon and shrimp as it bubbles for 1-2 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over everything.
Serve salmon and shrimp atop asparagus. Spoon extra garlic-herb butter over the top and garnish with more fresh herbs if desired.