Best Shrimp Or Scallops In Garlic Butter Recipes

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SAUTEED SCALLOPS & SHRIMP PASTA



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I created this tempting seafood pasta for my wife. It's a terrific meal served with crusty sourdough. If you don't like spice, skip the red pepper flakes. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
6 sea scallops (about 12 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1-1/2 cups (about 3 to 4 ounces) small fresh mushrooms, halved
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Pat shrimp and scallops dry; sprinkle with seafood seasoning., In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms about 3 minutes. Add peas; cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove. Add shallots and 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until starting to soften, 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until ready to serve., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pan. Over low heat, stir in 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, mushroom mixture and remaining butter, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and shrimp; sear until scallops are golden brown and firm and shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine with pasta and sauce; sprinkle with remaining parsley., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

GARLIC SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS



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This elegant dish brings out the flavors of both the shrimp and the scallops. I recommend that this is served over pasta. You can get both the Shrimp and Scallops from www.BigEasySeafood.com.

Provided by Sarah Close

Categories     Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute until it begins to brown.
  • Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the pepper flakes to the skillet and increase the heat to medium high.
  • Add the garlic, shrimp, scallops, and paprika.
  • Saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the chicken broth and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove the shrimp and scallops with a slotted spoon, place on a platter; set aside and keep warm.
  • Add the lime juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste to the pan and just heat through.
  • Pour the sauce over the shrimp and scallops and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 105.2, Sodium 226.6, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 21.9

SHRIMP OR SCALLOPS IN GARLIC BUTTER



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This dish is really quick, and easy to prepare, but its filled with terrific, rich flavor. I've made it with both the shrimp and the scallops, and both worked very well.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp or 1 lb sea scallops, your choice
3 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, mashed into a paste (or finely minced)
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat.
  • When butter begins to foam, add the garlic paste and shallot and saute for a minute or two, to soften a bit.
  • Add the seafood of your choice: For the shrimp, saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  • For the scallops, saute 3-5 minutes, or until scallops turn opaque.
  • Once the seafood is cooked through, remove to a plate and cover.
  • Add the sherry to the melted butter and warm through for about a minute or two.
  • Pour sauce over seafood, top with parsley, and serve.

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP



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Garlic and lemon lend a pleasant flavor to these speedy sauteed shrimp from Sheryll Hughes-Smith of Brandon, Mississippi. "I like to serve them over wild rice mix from a box," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the shrimp and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add the lemon juice; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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