Shrimp and Scallops in a Lemon Butter Sauce

Shrimp and Scallops in a Lemon Butter Sauce

from fortheloveofcooking.net
Main
75 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5fresh scallops
  • 5fresh large shrimp (deveined, with tail on )
  • zest of one large lemon
  • 1 clovegarlic (minced)
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 4basil leaves (chopped (divided))
  • sea salt and freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tbspbutter
  • 2 tspolive oil
  • juice of one large lemon

Directions

  1. 1

    Marinate the seafood by combining the scallops, shrimp, zest, garlic, olive oil, and half the chopped basil, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Remove scallops and shrimp from the marinade, pat them dry with a paper towel, then season the scallops and shrimp with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.

  3. 3

    Cook the scallops and shrimp by heating butter and two teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    When the skillet is hot, add the scallops and cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn over.

  5. 5

    Add the shrimp and lemon juice to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and tender and the scallops are golden brown.

  6. 6

    Top with remaining chopped basil and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy.