_Adjusts apron with a playful smile_
Oh honey, let me tell you about this absolutely divine seafood dish that’ll have your taste buds doing the cha-cha! I stumbled upon this recipe during one of my creative cooking sessions (aka wine and experimental cooking nights), and let me tell you – it’s become my go-to when I want to impress guests or just treat myself to something special.
This Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce and Garlic Shrimp is what I like to call my “catch of the day” masterpiece. Trust me, ladies and gents, this isn’t your regular seafood dish – it’s a showstopper!
What You’ll Need (because we’re fancy like that):
– 12 large sea scallops (pat them dry like they’re heading to prom!)
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 4 tablespoons butter (real butter, not that fake stuff!)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lemon (we’re getting zesty!)
– 1/4 cup white wine (and a glass for the chef, obviously 😉)
– Fresh parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Let’s Get Cooking:
1. First things first – pat those scallops dry like your life depends on it. Season with salt and pepper.
1. Heat that olive oil in a large skillet until it’s smoking hot (like your summer playlist!).
1. Place those scallops in the pan and DON’T TOUCH THEM for 2-3 minutes. We want that golden-brown crust that’s basically seafood heaven.
1. Flip and cook another 2 minutes. Remove and set aside (keep them warm, they’re sensitive!).
1. In the same pan (hello, flavor town!), add 2 tablespoons of butter and garlic. Once fragrant, add those shrimp babies.
1. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they’re pink and perfect.
1. Add wine (resisting the urge to take a sip!), lemon juice, and remaining butter. Let it reduce for 2 minutes.
1. Return scallops to the pan, sprinkle with parsley, and voila!
Y’all, this dish is seriously Instagram-worthy! Serve it over some angel hair pasta or with crusty bread to soak up that heavenly sauce.
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Real talk: This recipe is perfect for date nights, girls’ dinner parties, or just when you’re feeling fancy on a random Tuesday. Because why not? Life’s too short for boring meals!
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