Creamy Garlic Seafood
Indulge in this luxurious Creamy Garlic Seafood dish that's quick and easy to prepare, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound scallops (or your favorite seafood) Feel free to substitute with other seafood options like mussels or crab.
Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Salt and pepper
- optional 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes For a kick of spice.
Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic to the butter, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp and scallops, cooking until the shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque, about 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Plate the seafood and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat on low, adding a splash of milk or broth if the cream sauce thickens.