Garlic Shrimp and Scallops

4.50 (28)
⏱ 30 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Cajun

This elegant Cajun dish highlights the natural flavours of shrimp and scallops with a garlicky, lightly spiced sauce. It is prepared in a single skillet and cooks in just a few minutes, making it a quick yet impressive option. The finished seafood is recommended for serving over pasta to soak up the delicious pan sauce. The recipe yields four portions.

Garlic Shrimp and Scallops

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, slivered
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled,deveined
  • 1/2 lb bay scallop
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • salt and pepper

Method

  1. Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet.
  2. Cook the slivered garlic until it starts to turn golden brown.
  3. Take the garlic out using a slotted spoon and reserve it.
  4. Put the crushed red pepper flakes into the skillet and turn up the heat.
  5. Return the garlic to the pan along with the shrimp, scallops, and paprika.
  6. Cook for 1-2 minutes, making sure to stir the mixture continuously.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and let it cook for 1 minute.
  8. Transfer the cooked shrimp and scallops to a platter with a slotted spoon, keeping them warm.
  9. Stir the fresh lime juice, chopped parsley, and seasoning into the pan juices just to warm them.
  10. Immediately spoon the finished sauce over the reserved seafood and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium226600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCajun
AuthorSarah Close