Tuscan Salmon and Shrimp on Mashed Potatoes

🍽️ Tuscan Salmon and Shrimp on Mashed Potatoes

Q: What ingredients are needed for this recipe?

A:

• For Mashed Potatoes:

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 3 tbsp butter

  • ½ cup milk (or cream for richness)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

• For Salmon & Shrimp:

  • 2 salmon fillets (skinless)

  • 10–12 medium shrimp (peeled & deveined)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced

  • 2 cups spinach (fresh)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

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Q: How do you make the mashed potatoes?

A:

1. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until fork tender (about 15 minutes).

2. Drain and mash with butter, milk/cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

3. Cover and keep warm.

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Q: How do you prepare the salmon and shrimp?

A:

1. Season salmon fillets and shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika, and a little Italian seasoning.

2. Heat olive oil/butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.

4. In the same pan, cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

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Q: How do you make the Tuscan cream sauce?

A:

1. In the same skillet, add a little more butter if needed. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.

2. Add sun-dried tomatoes, then pour in cream and stir.

3. Mix in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.

4. Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.

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Q: How do you finish the dish?

A:

1. Return salmon and shrimp to the skillet, spooning sauce over them.

2. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through and flavors combine.

3. Plate mashed potatoes, top with salmon and shrimp, then spoon over extra Tuscan sauce.

4. Garnish with parsley or basil and serve hot.

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Q: What can you serve with this dish?

A:

• Garlic bread or crusty baguette

• A light green salad

• Roasted asparagus or steamed broccoli

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Q: Can you make it lighter?

A:
Yes! Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, reduce butter, and swap Greek yogurt for some of the cream.