Here’s a rich, restaurant-style Scallops, Shrimp, and Cod in Creamy Garlic Sauce—silky, garlicky, and packed with seafood flavor 🦐🐟
🍤 Scallops, Shrimp & Cod in Creamy Garlic Sauce
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- ½ lb scallops
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ lb cod, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken or seafood broth
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Sear the seafood
- Heat oil + 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium-high heat
- Sear scallops 1–2 minutes per side until golden → remove
- Cook shrimp until pink (2–3 minutes) → remove
- Lightly cook cod pieces (2–3 minutes) → remove
👉 Don’t overcook—finish later in sauce
2. Make the garlic sauce
- In the same pan, add remaining butter
- Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute)
- Pour in broth → simmer 2–3 minutes
3. Add cream & cheese
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan
- Simmer gently until sauce thickens
4. Combine
- Return scallops, shrimp, and cod to the pan
- Spoon sauce over and cook 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through
5. Finish & serve
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, and a squeeze of lemon
- Garnish with parsley
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread
🔥 Tips
- Pat seafood dry before searing for a golden crust
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor
- Don’t boil the cream—keep it at a gentle simmer
✅ Result
- Tender, juicy seafood
- Rich, creamy garlic sauce
- Balanced flavor with a hint of brightness
If you want, I can give you a lighter version (less cream, same flavor) or a one-pan baked version that’s even easier 👍
