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Scallops and Shrimp with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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This Scallops and Shrimp with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce is an elegant seafood dish made with tender scallops, juicy shrimp, and a rich garlic cream sauce infused with tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for date night, dinner parties, or a restaurant-worthy meal at home in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • ½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ pound sea scallops, patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth or seafood stock
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season shrimp and scallops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear scallops for 2 minutes per side until golden, then remove. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink, then remove.
  2. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Add broth, scraping up browned bits.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and stir in cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Return scallops and shrimp to skillet, tossing gently in sauce until warmed through.
  5. Garnish with parsley or basil. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
  • Sprinkle in red pepper flakes or cayenne for spice.
  • Swap shrimp/scallops for chicken for a surf-and-turf twist.
  • Stir in mascarpone or cream cheese for added richness.

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