Lemon Butter Scallops Ingredients: 1 lb sea scallops, patted dry 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped #seafoodrecipe #lemonbuttersauce #scallops #pansearedscallops #quickdinner #easydinnerideas #lowcarbdinner #gourmetathome #lemonlove

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. #scallops #creamyfood #dinnerideas

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 #SeafoodLovers #GarlicButter #LobsterDinner #Scallops #FineDiningAtHome #ElegantEats #QuickGourmet #SurfAndTurf #LowCarbLuxury #DinnerGoals

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 #seafoodpasta #cajunflavors #pastalover

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 #cajunseafood #pasta #dinnerideas