Shrimp and Scallops in a Lemon Butter Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 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
Description
Shrimp and Scallops in a Lemon Butter Sauce features a fresh seafood trio marinated briefly to infuse citrus and herb notes. The marinade includes lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and basil, which gently seasons the delicate seafood. After marination, the scallops and shrimp are cooked in a skillet with butter and olive oil, forming a golden exterior on the scallops and tender pink shrimp.
The lemon juice added at the end brightens the dish, balancing the richness from the butter and offering a fresh contrast. The seasoning with black pepper and sea salt is done just before cooking to enhance the natural flavors.
Serve immediately to maintain the tender texture of the scallops and shrimp. The dish is suitable as a main course or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- scallop as many as you want, fresh
- Shrimp deveined, with tail on (as many as you want, fresh large
- lemon zest of one
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 basil chopped (divided, leaves
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- lemon juice of one
- sea salt to taste, fresh cracked pepper
- black pepper to taste, fresh cracked pepper
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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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