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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallop Seafood Bake
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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Scallop Seafood Bake

Tender shrimp and sea scallops are baked in garlic butter with lemon, herbs, and a golden layer of Parmesan and mozzarella for an easy seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 455
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb sea scallops, side muscles removed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Equipment

  • oven Preheated to 400°F.
  • Baking dish For baking the shrimp and scallops in a single layer.
  • Small mixing bowl For combining the garlic butter mixture.
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon For mixing and coating the seafood.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish and pat the shrimp and scallops dry.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Place the shrimp and scallops in a single layer in the baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the seafood and gently toss to coat.
  4. Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella evenly over the shrimp and scallops.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, the scallops are cooked through, and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve the garlic butter seafood bake hot with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat the shrimp and scallops dry before arranging them in a single layer. Bake until the shrimp are pink and opaque, the scallops are cooked through, and the cheese is melted and lightly golden. Serve hot with lemon wedges. Nutrition values are estimates per serving based on the listed ingredients; they have not been independently verified against a nutrition database.