Description

This Honey Garlic Salmon & Shrimp over Garlic Butter Rice is a flavorful and quick seafood dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender salmon fillets and succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served atop fragrant garlic butter rice, this dish offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes inspired by Asian and American cuisine.

Ingredients

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For the Honey Garlic Salmon & Shrimp:

2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
½ pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

For the Garlic Butter Rice:

1 cup long-grain white rice (like jasmine or basmati)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Make the Garlic Butter Rice: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the rice and cook for another 1–2 minutes to lightly toast it. Pour in the chicken broth and add a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Prepare the Salmon & Shrimp: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice to create the sauce. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both salmon and shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down if applicable and sear for 3–4 minutes on each side until just cooked through. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside. Add butter to the same skillet, then add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Pour in the honey garlic sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and shrimp are cooked through. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top to glaze.
Assemble: Spoon the garlic butter rice onto plates, then top with the glazed salmon and shrimp. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.

Notes

Use brown rice instead of white rice for added fiber and a nuttier flavor.
Add steamed broccoli or spinach on the side for a nutritious vegetable boost.
Make this dish dairy-free by substituting butter with olive oil in the rice and shrimp cooking steps.
For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari.
Be careful not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist and tender.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American