Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp & Scallops
This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp & Scallops recipe is a rich, restaurant-quality seafood dish you can make at home in just 25 minutes. Juicy shrimp and tender scallops are pan-seared to golden perfection, then coated in a luxurious garlic Parmesan cream sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, date nights, or special family dinners.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
High-Protein Meal Packed with shrimp and scallops for muscle-supporting protein
Quick & Easy Ready in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients
One-Pan Recipe Less cleanup, more enjoyment
Restaurant-Style Flavor Creamy garlic butter sauce tastes gourmet
Versatile Serving Options Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread
Comfort Food Favorite Rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying
Ingredients:
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sea scallops
Olive oil & unsalted butter
Fresh garlic
Heavy cream
Parmesan cheese
Lemon juice
Paprika
Salt & black pepper
Fresh parsley
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
Pan-sear scallops and shrimp until golden to lock in juices and flavor.
Sauté butter and garlic until fragrant this is the heart of the dish.
Add cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and spices. Simmer until thick and velvety.
Return seafood to the skillet and spoon the creamy garlic sauce over the top.
Finish with parsley and enjoy hot with pasta, rice, or bread.
Nutrition & Timing:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2–3
Calories: ~540 per serving
Protein: ~40g per serving
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