Shrimp and Scallops in a Lemon Butter Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp and Scallops in a Lemon Butter Sauce
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Ingredients
Marinade:
- fresh scallops (as many as you want)
- fresh large shrimp deveined, with tail on (as many as you want)
- zest of one lemon
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 basil leaves chopped (divided)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- Juice of one lemon
- sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the first five ingredients plus a bit of chopped basil and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Remove from the marinade, pat them dry with a paper towel, then season the scallops and shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat the last teaspoon of olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add the scallops and cook for about 1-2 minutes then flip them over.
- Add the shrimp and lemon juice to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and tender and the scallops are golden brown.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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