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Elevate your dinner with this mixed seafood dish cooked in a creamy garlic wine sauce. This yummy blend of shrimp, scallops, white fish and mussels, covered in a rich flavorful sauce, works great for special events or weekend meals.
A lavish food adventure
This meal brings together fresh seafood and a rich creamy sauce with wine and garlic. It's easy to make but will wow your guests with its deep flavors and fancy look.
Ingredients for a tasty meal
- Seafood : 250 g shrimp, 250 g scallops, 200 g white fish (like cod), 200 g mussels or clams.
- Creamy sauce : 2 tablespoons butter, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup chicken or seafood broth, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon chili flakes (if you want).
- Seasonings : Salt and pepper to taste, olive oil, fresh parsley and lemon wedges for topping.
Step-by-step cooking
- Get the seafood ready
- Wash the seafood and pat dry with paper towels. Add salt and pepper. Cook each type of seafood one at a time in a hot pan with olive oil. Set aside.
- Make the sauce
- In the same pan, melt the butter and toss in the garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the broth and lemon juice, let it bubble and reduce. Stir in cream, parmesan, Italian seasonings and chili flakes.
- Put it all together
- Return seafood to the pan and gently mix with sauce until everything's coated. Let it simmer 2-3 minutes.
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Serving tips
Serve this dish hot with fresh parsley on top and lemon wedges on the side. It goes well with rice, pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. For a fancy touch, pair it with a glass of white wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do you know the seafood is done?
- Shrimp turn pink, scallops get opaque, mussels open, and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- → Is frozen seafood okay to use?
- Totally, just fully thaw and pat them dry before cooking. Make sure there’s no extra water for better searing.
- → How to stop the sauce from getting too thick?
- Keep an eye on it and add a little broth if needed. The sauce should coat the seafood but not be overly heavy.
- → What sides go well with it?
- Pasta, rice, or crusty bread work great to soak up the sauce. Add a fresh green salad on the side.
- → What’s the best way to clean mussels?
- Scrub the shells under cold water, pull off the beards, and toss any that stay open after a light tap.