Description
Tuscan Salmon With Shrimp is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italy to your table. Perfectly seared salmon pairs beautifully with succulent shrimp, garlic, and fresh vegetables, all enhanced by aromatic Italian herbs and a drizzle of lemon juice. This easy-to-follow recipe creates a stunning meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, impressing family and friends with its restaurant-quality flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Mince garlic and halve cherry tomatoes.
- Sear salmon: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season salmon with salt and pepper; place skin-side down in the pan for 5-6 minutes until crispy.
- Add shrimp: Flip the salmon gently, add shrimp and minced garlic; cook until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Toss in vegetables: Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Finish with lemon: Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with shrimp (7 oz total)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg