Savory Scallops and Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce Restaurant Style Flavor
Tender scallops and succulent shrimp are cooked to perfection and coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce, delivering restaurant-quality flavors right in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
· 12 large sea scallops (about 1 pound), patted dry
· 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
· 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
· 2 tablespoons olive oil
· 5 cloves garlic, minced
· 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
· 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
· Juice of 1 lemon
· 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
· Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Pat scallops and shrimp dry, then season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear scallops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside.
4. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink; remove and set aside.
5. Lower heat, add remaining butter, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes 1–2 minutes.
6. Deglaze with white wine, scraping brown bits; simmer 2 minutes.
7. Return scallops and shrimp, add lemon juice and parsley, toss gently.
8. Serve immediately, spooning garlic butter sauce over seafood.
Notes
· Pat seafood dry for a perfect sear.
· Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.
· Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.