Seafood New Year’s Dinner
A delightful seafood medley featuring shrimp, scallops, and lobster in a luscious garlic and lemon sauce, perfect for elevating any New Year's celebration.
Ingredients
Seafood Components
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound scallops, cleaned
- 1 pound lobster meat, cooked and chopped
Flavor Enhancers
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter can substitute with vegan butter or more olive oil for dairy-free
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and measure your ingredients.
- Peel and devein the shrimp, clean the scallops, and chop the lobster meat.
- Mince the garlic and chop the parsley; set aside.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter is melted.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and scallops; cook until pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the chopped lobster meat and warm through for 2-3 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper; stir gently to combine.
- Plate the seafood on a serving platter.
- Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
This dish can be served as a main or appetizer. Perfect for New Year’s celebrations or any festive event. Consider adding a splash of white wine while cooking for an extra flavor dimension.