Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Honey Garlic Salmon and Shrimp dish served over flavorful garlic butter rice. This Asian-inspired main course features succulent salmon and shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic soy sauce, paired with aromatic toasted rice cooked in garlic butter for a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Honey Garlic Salmon and Shrimp:
- 2 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1/2 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Garlic Butter Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the rice: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the rice and toast for 1–2 minutes. Pour in the broth, season with a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Cook the salmon and shrimp: Season the salmon and shrimp with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, water, and minced garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon (skin-side down if using skin-on) for 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes, or until cooked through and golden. Remove from pan and set aside. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside with the salmon. Reduce heat to medium and pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return salmon and shrimp to the pan and spoon the sauce over them to glaze.
- Assemble: Spoon garlic butter rice onto plates. Top with the glazed salmon and shrimp. Drizzle extra sauce over the top and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice or quinoa for a healthier base.
- Add steamed broccoli or sautéed green beans for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
