Description
Seafood dishes for special occasions are a culinary delight that brings a taste of the coast right to your dining table. Imagine serving succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, perfectly seared scallops, and rich lobster drizzled with fresh lemon juice. These elegantly presented meals not only please the palate but also create unforgettable memories. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary or hosting a holiday gathering, these gourmet seafood recipes will elevate your event into a true feast for the senses. With vibrant colors and diverse flavors, each dish is designed to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
- Fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Scallops (dry-packed)
- Unsalted butter
- Minced garlic
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by peeling and deveining shrimp, rinsing scallops, and patting dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Increase heat to high; add scallops in a single layer, cooking each side for about 2 minutes until golden brown; remove from pan.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink (about 3 minutes total).
- Return scallops to the skillet, squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything while tossing gently.
- Serve warm on elegantly plated dishes, drizzling any remaining garlic butter sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg