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Oh my goodness, ladies and gents, let me tell you about this absolutely divine seafood recipe that’s been making everyone in my household beg for seconds! Trust me, this Garlic Butter Scallops and Shrimp with Lemon Herb Risotto is the kind of dish that’ll have your guests thinking you secretly attended culinary school. 😉
Let me spill the tea on this gorgeous dish that’s honestly easier to make than explaining to your mom why you’re still single (just kidding… sort of!).
What you’ll need (because we’re fancy like that):
– 1 pound large sea scallops
– 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 4 tablespoons butter (real butter, honey – none of that margarine business)
– 6 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup Arborio rice
– 4 cups seafood stock
– 1/2 cup white wine (and a glass for the chef, obviously!)
– 1 lemon, zested and juiced
– Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, and chives)
– Salt and pepper to taste
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. First things first – pat those scallops and shrimp dry like they’re your face after an ugly cry. Season with salt and pepper.
1. For the risotto (our star supporting actress):
– Warm your stock in a separate pot
– In a large pan, sauté some garlic in butter
– Add rice and toast it for 2 minutes
– Pour in that wine and let it simmer (remember, good things take time!)
– Gradually add warm stock, stirring constantly (yes, this is your arm workout for the day)
– Keep stirring and adding stock until rice is creamy and al dente (about 20-25 minutes)
1. While your risotto is doing its thing:
– Heat butter in a separate pan until it’s sizzling
– Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown
– Cook shrimp until pink and curled (about 2 minutes per side)
– Add more garlic because, hello, there’s no such thing as too much garlic!
1. Finish with a flourish:
– Fold lemon zest and herbs into your risotto
– Plate that gorgeous creation
– Top with your seafood
– Drizzle with the remaining garlic butter sauce
– Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges
Y’all, this dish is seriously Instagram-worthy! And trust me, it tastes even better than it looks.
Before you run off to make this masterpiece, don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how it turned out! Did you add your own twist? Did your family fight over the last scallop? I want all the juicy details!
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XOXO,
Your favorite foodie friend 💋
P.S. Don’t forget to share this recipe with your food-loving friends – sharing is caring, after all! Unless it’s about chocolate. Then all bets are off. 😉
