Tuscan Salmon & Shrimp on Mashed Potatoes

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

🐟 Seafood

• 2 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
• 200g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

🥔 Mashed Potatoes

• 4 medium potatoes (peeled & cubed)
• 2–3 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup milk or cream
• Salt (to taste)
• Optional: 1 tbsp sour cream

🍅 Tuscan Cream Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 1½ cups heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth (or water)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 1–2 cups fresh spinach

🔪 Step 1: Make the Mashed Potatoes

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until soft
2. Drain well
3. Mash with:
   • Butter
   • Milk/cream
   • Salt

👉 Mash until smooth and creamy (not grainy)

👉 Keep warm and set aside

🐟 Step 2: Season & Sear the Salmon

1. Pat salmon dry
2. Season with:
   • Salt
   • Pepper
   • Paprika
   • Garlic powder
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat
4. Cook salmon:
   • 3–4 minutes per side

👉 Remove and set aside (slightly undercooked is fine—it will finish in the sauce)

🍤 Step 3: Cook the Shrimp

1. In the same pan, add shrimp
2. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink

👉 Remove and set aside with salmon

🍳 Step 4: Make the Tuscan Sauce

1. In the same pan, melt butter
2. Add garlic → sauté for 30–60 seconds
3. Add:
   • Sun-dried tomatoes
   • Italian seasoning
   • Chili flakes (optional)
4. Pour in:
   • Chicken broth
   • Heavy cream
5. Stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes

👉 Sauce should slightly thicken

🧀 Step 5: Finish the Sauce

1. Add:
   • Parmesan cheese
   • Spinach
2. Stir until:
   • Spinach wilts
   • Sauce becomes creamy and rich

👉 Taste and adjust salt & pepper

🐟🍤 Step 6: Combine Seafood with Sauce

1. Return:
   • Salmon
   • Shrimp
2. Spoon sauce over them
3. Simmer on low for 2–3 minutes

👉 Do not overcook seafood—it should stay tender and juicy

🍽️ Step 7: Assemble the Dish

1. Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates
2. Top with:
   • Salmon
   • Shrimp
   • Creamy Tuscan sauce
3. Garnish with:
   • Fresh parsley
   • Extra Parmesan
   • Chili flakes (optional)

💡 Pro Tips

🐟 Salmon Texture

• Don’t overcook—it should flake easily and stay moist

🍤 Shrimp Timing

• Cook just until pink → overcooking makes them rubbery

🧄 Garlic Control

• Cook garlic briefly to avoid bitterness

🥔 Creamy Potatoes

• Warm milk + butter = smoother mash

🌟 Variations

🧀 Extra Creamy

• Add a bit more Parmesan or cream

🌶️ Spicy Tuscan

• Increase chili flakes or add hot sauce

🥦 Veggie Boost

• Add mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers

🍋 Citrus Twist

• Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• With garlic bread or dinner rolls
• With a side salad
• As a romantic dinner or special meal