A restaurant-quality dish made at home with fresh shrimp, sweet scallops, and a bright, buttery lemon sauce!

Scale

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 lb sea scallops, patted dry

4 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup dry white wine

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Salt and pepper, to taste

Lemon slices, for garnish

1. Pat the shrimp and scallops dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.

5. Deglaze the pan with white wine, then add lemon juice and zest. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

6. Whisk in the remaining butter and stir in chopped parsley.

7. Return the shrimp and scallops to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and serve hot with lemon slices.

Make sure your pan is hot enough for the perfect sear.

Use fresh seafood for the best flavor.

Adjust lemon and wine to taste.

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