Blackened Salmon and Garlic Shrimp with Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini

This Blackened Salmon and Garlic Shrimp with Mashed Potatoes and Broccolini is a restaurant-style seafood dinner featuring perfectly seasoned salmon, juicy garlic butter shrimp, creamy mashed potatoes, and tender broccolini. Rich in flavor and elegant enough for special occasions, this meal is surprisingly easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

2 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Shrimp:

12 oz (340 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

3 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Mashed Potatoes:

2 lbs (900 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 tablespoons butter

½ cup whole milk

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Broccolini:

12 oz (340 g) broccolini

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

For Garnish:

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Lemon wedges, for serving

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