Looking for a dish that’s both elegant and comforting?

Garlic Butter Scallops over Creamy Polenta

Ingredients:
- 1 lb scallops
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preparation Steps:
1. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Gradually whisk in the polenta, reduce the heat, and stir until thickened (about 5 minutes).
3. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
4. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
5. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
7. Cook the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and opaque.
8. Serve the scallops over creamy polenta and garnish with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Calories: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings

Suggested Pairings:
Serve with sautéed asparagus or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.

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Garlic Butter Lobster & Scallops
Succulent seared scallops and a tender lobster tail, all drizzled with rich garlic herb butter and finished with fresh lemon—pure seafood indulgence!
Ingredients
1 lobster tail, split
10 sea scallops, patted dry
2 tbsp butter (plus more for serving)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Lemon slices, for serving

Directions
1⃣ Prep: Season scallops and lobster tail with salt and pepper. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
2⃣ Sear Scallops: Add scallops and sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3⃣ Cook Lobster: In the same pan, add lobster tail flesh-side down and sear 3–4 minutes until lightly charred. Flip and continue cooking until opaque.
4⃣ Make Garlic Butter: Lower heat. Add butter and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute. Add lemon juice. Spoon over seafood.
5⃣ Serve: Plate lobster and scallops. Drizzle with garlic butter and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: ~380 kcal per serving
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Creamy Cajun Seafood Pasta

Ingredients:
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup scallops, cleaned
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Preparation Steps:
1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet, sprinkle Cajun seasoning, and sauté until cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Add cherry tomatoes and stir until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Mix in the cooked fettuccine and grated Parmesan cheese; combine well.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Calories: 520 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings

Suggested Pairings:
- Garlic bread
- Caesar salad
- Steamed vegetables

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Creamy Cajun Seafood Pasta

Ingredients:
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Preparation Steps:
1. Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet; cook until shrimp is pink and scallops are opaque.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle Cajun seasoning; stir to combine.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste; let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet; toss everything together until well coated.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Calories: 540 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings

Suggested Pairings:
- Garlic bread
- Fresh garden salad
- Steamed asparagus

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GARLIC BUTTER LOBSTER & SCALLOPS

Ingredients:

For the Lobster:
2 lobster tails
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

For the Scallops:
½ lb sea scallops, patted dry
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

Lobster Preparation:
1⃣ Prepare Lobster Tails: Using kitchen shears, cut along the top of each shell and carefully pull the lobster meat up to rest on top of the shell.

2⃣ Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush the mixture generously over the lobster meat.

3⃣ Broil Lobster: Place the lobster tails on a baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes, basting with the garlic butter halfway through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Scallop Preparation:
1⃣ Sear the Scallops: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

2⃣ Garlic Butter: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Return the scallops to the pan, coating them in the garlic butter.

Serve: Plate the lobster tails and scallops together, drizzle with any remaining garlic butter from the skillet, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for a fresh, zesty finish.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Calories: ~485 kcal per serving
Servings: 2