Garlic Scallops and Shrimp
Elevate your dinner table with this irresistible recipe for Garlic Scallops and Shrimp, a quick and elegant seafood dish that’s bursting with flavor. Large sea scallops and tender shrimp are pan-seared to golden perfection, then tossed in a velvety garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice, paprika, and chopped parsley. This one-pan wonder is ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for an indulgent weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it over fluffy rice, al dente pasta, or alongside a crisp green salad to complete the meal. Perfectly balanced with zesty citrus and rich butter, this recipe is a seafood lover’s dream!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large sea scallops
- 12 pieces large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Pat the scallops and shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle them with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and let it melt.
Place the scallops in the skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust. Remove the scallops and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the scallops.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
Deglaze the skillet by adding the lemon juice, and stir well to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute.
Return the cooked scallops and shrimp to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or a side of mixed greens. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 931 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.6 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 445 mg | 9% | |
*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.
