Description
A delightful seafood dish featuring shrimp and scallops in a garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound scallops, cleaned
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp and scallops with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and is bubbling, add the scallops in a single layer. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Return the scallops to the skillet with the shrimp. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and toss everything gently to combine. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Enjoy your Scallops and Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce, a quick and flavorful seafood delight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg