Description
A quick and delicious meal combining seared scallops and prawns in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- Fresh sea scallops
- Large prawns, peeled and deveined
- Juice of 1 lemon (fresh is best!)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse and pat dry your scallops and prawns. Drying them well is crucial for achieving that delightful sear.
- Sear the scallops: In a frying pan, heat a mix of olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Season your scallops with salt and pepper, and once the pan is hot, add the scallops, leaving space for the prawns. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown.
- Add the prawns: Once the scallops are done, remove them from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, throw in your prawns. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Keep the prawns in the pan and add minced garlic, cooking for just a minute until fragrant. Then add in lemon juice and butter, stirring until it’s well mixed and slightly thickened.
- Combine and serve: Gently add the scallops back to the pan, allowing them to bask in that delicious lemon garlic butter for a moment. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for that pop of color and flavor.
Notes
For best results, do not overcrowd the pan when searing, and ensure seafood is not overcooked to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: scallops, prawns, lemon garlic butter, quick dinner, seafood recipe