• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Cookin Chicks
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About Me
    • Recipe Index
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • Ă—

    Home » Gluten Free

    Garlic and Butter Grilled Scallops & Shrimp

    Published: Sep 17, 2017 by Kristin 12 Comments

    FacebookTweetPinYummlyEmail
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    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!

    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!

    Print Recipe
    3.64 from 139 votes

    Garlic and Butter Grilled Scallops

    A flavorful, tender, seafood dish that is quick to prepare and a favorite with all!!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Keyword: grill, scallops, shrimp
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 190kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Garlic Press

    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

    Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheCookinChicks or tag #TheCookinChicks!

    Click here to check out the cast iron skillet I use!

     

    Be sure to follow me on Pinterest to see all of my yummy recipes!! Click here!!

    More Gluten Free

    • Peanut Butter and Banana Mini Muffins
    • Spinach, Mushroom & Feta Quiche
    • Fiesta Mason Jar Salads
    FacebookTweetPinYummlyEmail

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome to The Cookin' Chicks…I am so glad you've stopped by! I am Kristin, a busy mom of 3, a wife, and a family chef! There are three things that motivate me each day - Family, Faith, and FOOD! I, along with the occasional help of friends and family, want to share my food creations with you! So, I invite you to join me around my dinner table through the recipes that I will share with you here. I hope you will enjoy the journey as much as I do!

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • Pull Apart Pizza Bread
    • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shots
    • RumChata Root Beer Floats
    • Salted Caramel Martini

    Casserole recipes

    • Chicken Pot Pie Bubble Up Casserole
    • BEST EVER Chicken and Rice Casserole
    • Parmesan Chicken Casserole
    • Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

    check out all casseroles

    Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Follow Me

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Legal

    • Contributors
    • Privacy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About Me

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 The Cookin Chicks

    Share this ArticleLike this article? Email it to a friend!

    Email sent!