Seared Salmon & Crab with Creamy Mashed Potatoes 🦀🐟

A best comfort food that delivers steakhouse-style seafood vibes at home.

📝 Ingredients :

2 salmon fillets (6–7 oz each, skinless)

2 large crab claws (or lump crab meat, gently warmed)

Salt & black pepper, to taste

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp unsalted butter

1 cup seafood or chicken stock

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

1½ cups mashed potatoes (hot & creamy)

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Lemon wedges, for serving

🍽️ How to Make It :

1️⃣ Season & Sear the Salmon:

Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, then sear in olive oil until golden and flaky — a restaurant-style sear, easy seafood dinner, and weeknight luxury win.

2️⃣ Build the Pan Sauce:

Lower heat, add butter to the skillet, then pour in stock, lemon juice, and Dijon — a flavor-packed pan sauce, simple gourmet move, and steakhouse-style upgrade.

3️⃣ Warm the Crab:

Gently nestle crab claws into the sauce just until warmed — buttery seafood perfection, luxury made easy, and coastal comfort vibes.

4️⃣ Plate with Mash:

Spoon mashed potatoes onto plates and top with salmon and crab — ultimate comfort plate, elegant dinner idea, and crowd-pleasing combo.

5️⃣ Finish & Serve:

Spoon extra sauce over everything, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges — rich savory finish, bold seafood flavors, and irresistible presentation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Serving: 2 people
Calories: ~620 per serving | Protein: ~42g per serving