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Seared Salmon and Shrimp with Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce
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Seared Salmon and Shrimp with Creamy Dijon Dill Sauce

An easy dish that is all about the tangy and creamy Dill and Dijon sauce that goes well with the Salmon.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4
Author Sharee

Ingredients

  • Fish and Fish Seasoning:
  • 4 six to eight ounce salmon fillets
  • 4 large garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • Salt/Pepper
  • Shrimp and Shrimp Seasoning
  • 1 pound of shrimp cleaned and dry (Shrimp size 16/20)
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • Sauce:
  • 6 large garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Drizzle of Olive Oil
  • 4 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Turn the Oven on Broil.
  • Make sure to dry your salmon fillets with a paper towel.
  • After drying off the salmon season each side of the salmon very well with salt and pepper. Set the salmon to the side.
  • Coat shrimp with olive oil. Place shrimp on pan lined with foil. Then season the shrimp with the garlic powder, black pepper, and about 2 teaspoons of kosher salt.
  • In a medium size sauce pan add the butter and drizzle of olive oil. Cook the butter and oil on medium heat until it melts.
  • Add the garlic and dill to the melted butter and olive oil. Cook this garlic mixture for about a minute or until the garlic is soft.
  • Add the dry white wine, mustard, paprika, and heavy cream to the pan and stir mixing well. Salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat down to medium low, and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. The sauce will thicken.
  • While the sauce is cooking, heat a pan on medium to medium high heat until it's hot.
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan, then add the salmon (bone side down first) to the pan. Cook the salmon for 2 minutes. Remove pan from the heat source.
  • Before flipping the fish over, sprinkle some of the garlic and dill on the fish. Then, flip the fish over.
  • After flipping the fish over, sprinkle the rest of the fresh dill and garlic on top of the fish. Place the lemon slices throughout the pan on top of the fish.
  • Broil fish for about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Broil shrimp for about 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink in color and fully cooked.
  • Plate the salmon on each plate then top it with the sauce and shrimp. Then serve.

Notes

Easier Way to Cook This Dish
You can reduce some of your cooking time by eliminating the step of searing the fish. I used this method a lot when I am crunched for time. You will definitely have great flavor but you will lose the slightly crunchy seared texture. Here's the easier method:
Turn the oven on broil. Ensure all salmon pieces are dried. Rub each side of the fish pieces with olive oil. Salt and pepper both sides of the fish. Place fish pieces on a pan lined with foil for easy clean up. Under each piece of fish place some of the garlic and fresh dill. Then garnish the top of the fish pieces with the lemon slices, and the rest of the garlic and fresh dill used for the fish topping. Ensure your oven is hot, and place fish in oven. Cook fish for 7 to 10 minutes.