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Seared Scallops and Shrimp in Lemon Garlic Butter

A seafood dish that's rich and buttery with a zesty citrus kick, ready in no time for a delightful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 pound large sea scallops Pat dry before cooking.
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Ensure shrimp are fresh.
Cooking Essentials
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil Divided into portions.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Enhances flavor.
  • 1 unit lemon, zest and juice Freshly added to dish.
  • to taste unit salt and pepper For seasoning.
Garnish
  • to taste unit fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the scallops and shrimp dry with a paper towel to ensure a lovely sear.
  2. Season both the scallops and shrimp generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Scallops
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add two tablespoons of olive oil and let it shimmer.
  2. Carefully add the scallops and cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove the scallops and set them aside.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. In the same skillet, add one tablespoon of olive oil and then add the shrimp.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Adding Flavor
  1. Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
  2. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, then toss the scallops and shrimp back in.
  3. Cook for an additional minute to let the flavors mingle.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over rice or pasta, or enjoy them on their own.

Notes

Don't crowd the pan to prevent steaming. Keep an eye on your seafood to avoid overcooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.