Garlic Butter Salmon and Shrimp Rice Bake
This garlic butter salmon and shrimp rice bake feels like a warm, cozy seafood dinner with hardly any fuss. The rice soaks up all that buttery garlic flavor, the salmon turns tender and flaky, and the shrimp bake until pink and juicy.
It’s perfect for a quick family dinner, a relaxed weekend meal, or any night when you want something hearty, fragrant, and a little special.
Ingredients
- 3 salmon fillets
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F, or 200°C. Lightly grease a baking dish.
Pat the salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season them with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
Spread the cooked rice evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
Place the salmon fillets over the rice. Arrange the shrimp around them.
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the salmon, shrimp, and rice. Let some of it sink into the rice for extra flavor.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the shrimp are pink and tender.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Presentation
Serve this bake straight from the dish for a cozy, family-style meal. Spoon the buttery rice onto each plate, then top with salmon and shrimp.
Add a few lemon wedges on the side and a little extra parsley for a fresh, bright finish.
Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 18 minutes | Total Time: 28 minutes
- 🔥 Kcal: Approximately 520 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 3 servings
Conclusion
This salmon and shrimp rice bake is simple, flavorful, and beautifully satisfying. The garlic butter ties everything together, making the rice rich, the seafood tender, and the whole dish feel comforting.
It’s an easy recipe to make when you want dinner to taste special without spending all evening in the kitchen.