Creamy Garlic Seafood Skillet

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A rich, savory seafood dish simmered in a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight indulgence or elegant dinners, it’s quick yet luxurious. Tender shrimp, scallops, or fish combine with velvety cream for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

Explanation

This skillet recipe brings together fresh seafood and a luscious garlic cream sauce. The seafood is lightly seared for flavor, then simmered in a sauce made with garlic, butter, cream, and Parmesan. The result is a silky, aromatic dish that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. It’s versatile—you can use shrimp, scallops, mussels, or even chunks of white fish depending on what you have available.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, squid, or fish fillets)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken or seafood broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for a little heat

Products for Using in Recipe

  • For best Mediterranean flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Fresh seafood (shrimp, scallops, or fish) ensures tenderness and authentic taste.
  • Real Parmesan cheese adds depth and creaminess to the sauce.
  • Fresh parsley brightens the dish and balances the richness.

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant and softened (about 2–3 minutes).
  3. Add seafood, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just opaque (shrimp turn pink, scallops golden). Remove and set aside.
  4. Pour in broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
  6. Return seafood to the skillet, tossing gently in the sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

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