Garlic Butter Shrimp and Salmon Bake

Juicy shrimp, tender salmon, and a rich garlic butter sauce come together in this delicious seafood dish. Packed with fresh herbs, lemon, and a touch of spice, this easy oven-baked recipe is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

5 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

1 small red chili pepper, finely chopped (optional)

Lemon wedges, for serving

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
2. Prepare the Seafood: Pat the salmon fillets and shrimp dry with paper towels. Arrange the salmon in the prepared baking dish.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
4. Season the Salmon: Spoon half of the garlic butter mixture over the salmon, coating each fillet evenly.
5. Bake the Salmon: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
6. Add the Shrimp: Remove the dish from the oven, arrange the shrimp around and over the salmon, and drizzle with the remaining garlic butter sauce.
7. Finish Baking: Return to the oven for another 6–8 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
8. Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle with chopped parsley, cilantro, and red chili pepper. Spoon the warm garlic butter sauce from the baking dish over the seafood before serving.

Serving Tip

Serve immediately with fluffy white rice, roasted potatoes, or steamed vegetables, and add fresh lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

This garlic butter shrimp and salmon bake is rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to prepare at home. Would you serve it with rice or roasted potatoes?