Shrimp & Scallops Garlic Sauce

Shrimp & Scallops Garlic Sauce

Ingredients:

- Garlic, minced

- Butter

- Olive oil

- Chopped fresh parsley

- Lemon juice

- White wine or broth

- Butter, cubed

- Salt & pepper to taste

- Shrimp, peeled & deveined

- Scallops, cleaned and seared

Preparation:

1. Sauté garlic: Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until softened.

2. Add parsley & lemon: Toss in chopped parsley and lemon juice. Cook for 30 seconds.

3. Add wine/broth: Pour in white wine or broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until reduced.

4. Add butter & seasonings: Add cubed butter and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Add shrimp & scallops: Add shrimp and scallops to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until just cooked through.

6. Serve immediately: Pour the garlic sauce over the shrimp and scallops and serve immediately.

Flavor & Taste:

- The sauce should be buttery and slightly garlicky, with a hint of lemon.

- The shrimp and scallops should be cooked just enough to be opaque and slightly firm to the bite.

Possible Variations:

- Spicy version: Add a pinch of chili flakes or jalapeño pepper to the sauce for heat.

- Tomato-based version: Add chopped tomatoes to the sauce for a different flavor profile.

- Vegetable version: Omit the shrimp and scallops and add chopped vegetables such as mushrooms, asparagus, or zucchini to the sauce.

Tips:

- For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.

- This sauce is also great with pasta or rice.

In the USA, you can find this dish in restaurants:

- Fancy seafood restaurants

- Italian restaurants with seafood options

- Steak houses with surf & turf options

Popular chains where you can find this dish:

- Red Lobster

- Bonefish Grill

- Fleming’s Steakhouse

- The Cheesecake Factory

- Oceana Grill