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Easy Seafood Dinner

A simple and quick seafood dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: international
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Seafood
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb scallops
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until opaque.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, butter, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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