_Adjusts apron with a playful smile_
Oh honey, let me tell you about this absolutely divine seafood masterpiece that’ll have your dinner guests thinking you secretly attended culinary school! This Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce and Garlic Shrimp is literally what dreams are made of – and trust me, I’ve had my fair share of kitchen disasters before perfecting this one!
Let’s get down to business, shall we? First things first, you’ll need:
For the scallops:
– 12 large sea scallops (pat them dry like your life depends on it!)
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the shrimp:
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 4 cloves garlic, minced (yes, that much – we’re not playing around here!)
– 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the sauce:
– 1/2 cup white wine (pour yourself a glass while you’re at it 😉)
– 4 tablespoons butter
– Juice of 2 lemons
– Fresh parsley for garnish
Ladies and gents, here’s where the magic happens! First, pat those scallops dry – I mean really dry. Trust me on this one; wet scallops are like a bad first date – they’ll never sear properly!
Heat your pan until it’s smoking hot (like your summer crush). Add oil and butter, then carefully place those scallops in. Don’t you dare touch them for 2-3 minutes! We want that gorgeous golden crust. Flip once, cook another 2 minutes, then set aside.
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Now, in the same pan, add your shrimp and garlic. Cook until pink and gorgeous (about 3-4 minutes). Remove those babies and start on your sauce. Add wine, scraping up all those delicious brown bits (that’s where the flavor party happens!). Add butter and lemon juice, let it reduce until slightly thickened.
Plate it up by placing your scallops and shrimp on a bed of whatever carb makes your heart sing (I’m a risotto girl myself), then drizzle that heavenly sauce all over. Sprinkle with parsley because we’re fancy like that!
And voilà ! You’ve just created a restaurant-worthy dish that’ll have everyone begging for the recipe. Speaking of which, how about showing this recipe some love by dropping a comment below? I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! Did you add your own twist? Did it impress that special someone? Spill the tea, honey!
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