A juicy, buttery seafood dish with a zesty lemon kick!
📝 Ingredients:
8 large shrimp, peeled & deveined
8 sea scallops, patted dry
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges (for serving)
🍽️ Directions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Seafood:
Pat the shrimp and scallops dry with a paper towel.
Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2️⃣ Sear the Scallops:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove from the pan and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp:
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4️⃣ Combine & Finish:
Return scallops to the skillet.
Drizzle with lemon juice and toss everything in the garlic butter sauce.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Enjoy with rice, pasta, or crusty bread!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: ~320 per serving | Protein: ~35g per serving
