Cream and Seafood Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Cream and Seafood Sauce, a decadent recipe perfect for seafood lovers and special occasions. This creamy, velvety sauce combines the sweetness of succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and delicate lump crab meat with the richness of heavy cream, a splash of dry white wine, and a hint of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a zesty finish. Infused with aromatic shallots, garlic, and fresh parsley, this seafood sauce is as elegant as it is comforting. Serve it over pasta, fluffy rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of this irresistible dish, and don't forget the optional Parmesan for an extra layer of savory goodness. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, this dish is a simple yet impressive way to elevate your next dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 medium Shallots, finely diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken or seafood stock
- 8 Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 units Scallops
- 1 cup Lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Pour in the white wine and simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to reduce by half.
Stir in the heavy cream and chicken or seafood stock, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the shrimp and scallops to the sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
If using, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and stir until melted.
Serve the sauce immediately over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.3 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.2 g | 501% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1880 mg | 627% | |
| Sodium | 5916 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 231.5 g | 463% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1396 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3273 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
