Creamy Garlic Seafood: Indulge in Luxurious Flavor!
A luxurious comfort food classic ready in just one skillet, featuring a medley of seafood in a creamy garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ lb scallops
- ½ lb cod or halibut, cubed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sear the Seafood Separately: In a hot skillet, melt 1 tbsp of butter. Sear shrimp, scallops, and fish pieces separately for 1–2 mins per side. Set aside.
- Sauté Garlic in Butter: Melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Deglaze & Build the Sauce: Add wine (or broth) and simmer until reduced slightly. Pour in the heavy cream, lemon zest, and Parmesan. Simmer gently until thickened.
- Bring It All Together: Return seafood to the skillet. Stir gently and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
- Garnish & Serve Hot: Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crusty bread, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or pasta.
- Feel free to substitute seafood based on availability.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Protein: 33g