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Seared Scallops and Shrimp in Lemon Garlic Butter

A quick and delightful seafood dish of buttery, pan-seared scallops and succulent shrimp in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood Ingredients
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cooking Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the scallops and shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking the Scallops
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
Adding Garlic and Lemon
  1. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Squeeze in lemon juice and add lemon zest.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Gently reintroduce the scallops and toss them with the shrimp and lemon garlic butter. Cook for an additional minute.
Serving
  1. Plate the scallops and shrimp, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a lemon wedge.

Notes

Pair this dish with a light salad or over pasta or rice for a heartier meal. A chilled glass of white wine like Sauvignon Blanc pairs wonderfully.