This tasty seafood dinner is low fat, quick to prepare, and full of flavor. Since scallops/shrimp cook so quickly, you can easily add these into your weekday meal plan!
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My hubby loves anything seafood! Seriously, anything from salmon, shrimp, and crab….to scallops, octopus, and scallops. If it came from the sea, chances are he is a fan. Me, well, I am the complete opposite. Other than salmon, I don’t really care for anything seafood related. I would call myself more of a chicken fan, haha!
Last weekend, we both were in the mood to grill something for dinner, but since it was just about dinnertime and we hadn’t thawed anything, we went up to our grocery store to browse the selection. My hubby immediately was drawn to the seafood and chose scallops/shrimp. My kids are huge seafood fans as well, so he knew I would be outnumbered. We also picked up a salmon filet for me and headed up.
Using our cast iron skillet, he whipped these up in no time and let me tell you, I was impressed. After one bite, I immediately changed my view of seafood. Am I adventurous now? Nope! But I can proudly say I have added scallops/shrimp to my list of approved seafood. The garlic and butter really enhanced the flavor and these were incredibly tender!
I ended up eating more of these than my salmon filet, which is big for me! Not only did I enjoy them, but all three of my kiddos did as well. They were popping them into their mouths as though they were chicken nuggets, lol!!
These are quite quick to prepare, you can grill them or cook them over the stove, and they are incredibly flavorful!
Enjoy!
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Garlic and Butter Grilled Scallops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb scallops, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 lb shrimp (deveined)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Rinse scallops/shrimp and thaw if frozen.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add in the garlic and allow to cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the scallop/shrimps to the skillet and cook about 3-4 minutes, or until slightly golden brown.
- Remove from heat and serve!
Nutrition
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Sharon
This sounds so good! I can’t wait to try it! Ignore negative people! Lololol
Kristin
Haha! Thanks! It really is tasty!!
Mel
Kristen,
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! So good and so simple like food should be
Sorry about Jess’s comment. Seriously should be a concern for someone that is full of hate and superiority like that.
Bless you for your website and bless you family.
Have a super fantastic
day
Kristin
Awww thanks! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!!
Jess
Is this cooking for 3 year olds?? If you chose to not use herbs or spices fine. But you don’t even blot the seafood dry?
Sorry. Your post wasn’t worthy of posting. Unless you live on hot dogs
Kristin
LOL! Thanks….I think? This is simply an easy OPTION for people to try if they are in the mood for scallops and shrimp. Lots enjoy it, but of course, they can easily make it their own by adding herbs and spices.
Janet
Did you sea scallops or bay scallops
Kristin
I typically use bay scallops, but either work in this recipe!
Stephen Whelan
Great tasty dinner dish. Served over wild long grain rice. Will also be good over pasta. Used Old Bay Seasoning instead of salt and pepper. Bringing this recipe to the beach!
Kristin
Great idea serving over rice!! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Linda Kozak
did you also you use fresh or frozen shrimp havent tried i
this yet but will when l find out l hope its frozen pre cooked shrimp as l cant bring myself to handle anything with legs
Kristin
I have tried both, but typically, I use previously frozen sold behind the counter at my grocery store! Enjoy!