Recipes

Salmon

Salmon and Shrimp with Garlic Rice

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1/2 pound medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth

Description

1. In a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add 1 cup cheese, salt, mustard, dill and cayenne; stir until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in shrimp.
2. Pat salmon dry; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour shrimp mixture over salmon. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp turn pink.
3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute garlic in remaining butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Serve with the salmon and shrimp mixture.