Honey Garlic Salmon & Shrimp over Garlic Butter Rice

📝 Description:

This dish features pan-seared salmon and shrimp glazed in a sweet, sticky honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy garlic butter rice. It’s a luxurious yet simple meal bursting with savory and slightly sweet flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

🍤 Ingredients for Honey Garlic Salmon & Shrimp over Garlic Butter Rice

For the Honey Garlic Salmon & Shrimp:

• 2 salmon fillets (skin-on or off)

• 250g (1/2 lb) shrimp, peeled & deveined

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing)

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/4 cup honey

• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional for heat)

• Fresh parsley or green onion, for garnish

For the Garlic Butter Rice:

• 1 cup long grain rice (e.g., basmati or jasmine)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cups chicken broth or water

• Salt, to taste

🔪 Instructions:

Step 1: Make Garlic Butter Rice

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (1 minute).

3. Add the rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.

4. Pour in chicken broth or water with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.

5. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

6. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

Step 2: Prepare Salmon & Shrimp

1. Pat dry salmon and shrimp, season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. In a skillet, heat olive oil/butter over medium-high heat.

3. Sear salmon, skin-side down first (if using), for 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same skillet, cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make Honey Garlic Sauce

1. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

2. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and optional red pepper.

3. Simmer sauce for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.

4. Return salmon and shrimp to the pan and spoon the sauce over them for 1–2 minutes.

Step 4: Assemble

1. Spoon garlic butter rice onto plates.

2. Top with salmon and shrimp.

3. Drizzle extra sauce over top and garnish with parsley or green onion.

🍴 Servings:

Serves 2–3 people generously

🧂 Notes:

• Use raw shrimp for best flavor and texture; avoid pre-cooked.

• You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a different sweetness.

• Jasmine rice gives a pleasant aroma but any rice works well.

• Skin-on salmon adds crispiness when seared correctly.

💡 Tips:

• Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp or salmon.

• Deglaze the pan with a splash of water or broth if the sauce gets too sticky.

• Add steamed broccoli or sautéed spinach for extra veggies.

• To reheat, gently warm in a pan with a splash of water to keep it moist.

🔍 Nutritional Info (per serving – approx.):

• Calories: 580 kcal

• Protein: 38g

• Carbs: 40g

• Fat: 28g

• Sugar: 14g

• Sodium: 680mg
  Note: values will vary based on specific ingredients used.

✅ Benefits:

• High in protein and healthy fats from salmon and shrimp.

• Garlic and lemon offer anti-inflammatory and immune-supporting benefits.

• Balanced meal with carbs, protein, and good fats.

• Can be made in under 30 minutes.

❓ Q&A:

Q: Can I use frozen shrimp and salmon?
A: Yes! Just make sure they’re fully thawed and patted dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture.

Q: What can I use instead of soy sauce?
A: Try coconut aminos or tamari for a gluten-free alternative.

Q: Can I cook this in one pan?
A: Absolutely! Cook the rice separately, but all seafood and sauce can be made in one skillet.

Q: How do I know when salmon is done?
A: It should flake easily with a fork and have an internal temp of 145°F (63°C).