Description
Elegant, impressive, and surprisingly easy — these mouthwatering seafood recipes are perfect for a fancy dinner at home. From buttery shrimp to golden scallops and grilled swordfish, every dish is a celebration of flavor and style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 sea scallops
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 lobster tails
- 1/2 lb crab meat
- 1/2 lb swordfish steak
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, chives)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mango, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp scampi by sautéing shrimp in olive oil, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, and butter until pink and opaque.
- For pan-seared scallops, pat dry and sear in hot oil until golden; serve with lemon cream sauce.
- Mix Dijon, garlic, lemon zest, and herbs for salmon crust; bake until flaky.
- Broil lobster tails with garlic herb butter until opaque and lightly browned.
- Stuff mushrooms with seasoned crab mixture and bake until golden.
- Cook risotto, stirring constantly, then add shrimp, scallops, parmesan, and lemon zest.
- Grill swordfish and top with fresh mango salsa before serving.
Notes
Seafood cooks quickly, so monitor doneness closely. For best flavor, use fresh herbs, real butter, and quality seafood. Most components can be prepped ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Mixed Cooking Methods
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: seafood, fancy dinner, shrimp, scallops, salmon, lobster, elegant recipes