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30-Minute Garlic Butter Seafood Skillet That Will Amaze You

Garlic Butter Seafood Skillet
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This buttery, garlicky seafood dish is rich, creamy, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb scallops (or any firm white fish chunks)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup white wine (or seafood broth)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • Optional: baby potatoes or mushrooms, halved and lightly sautéed

Instructions

  1. In a hot skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add shrimp and scallops, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until just golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in white wine (or broth) and let it reduce slightly. Then stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened and creamy.
  4. Return seafood to the skillet, add lemon juice, and simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Add cooked potatoes or mushrooms now if using.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half.
  • Adjust garlic quantity to taste.
  • Use fresh seafood for best results.

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