Ingredients
Scale
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to create this flavorful dish:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
If you’re missing an ingredient, don’t worry. You can easily substitute the veggies with whatever you have on hand or swap the scallops for more shrimp. The idea is to work with what you’ve got, just like my mom used to do in our tiny kitchen.
Instructions
Now, let’s cook this delicious meal step-by-step:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Season with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the veggies are tender.
- Return the shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and stir everything to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Remember, the key is not to overcrowd the pan, which helps in getting that perfect sear on the seafood. My dad always used to say, “Let the food breathe!”
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Seafood Skillet Dinner, recipe, cooking, food
