Description
A creamy, flavorful dish that brings together a delightful medley of seafood, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound cod, cut into 1″ pieces
- 1/3 pound medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
- 1/4 pound sea scallops, quartered
- 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- Bunch of flat-leaf Italian parsley
- Your favorite side dish
Instructions
- Season the seafood: In a large bowl, combine the cod, shrimp, and sea scallops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- Cook the seafood: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp, fish, and scallops, cooking for about 6 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and add the minced shallots, paprika, cayenne, and nutmeg. Stir for about 2 minutes until translucent.
- Thicken the sauce: Add flour and whisk for 10 seconds. Gradually add milk and half & half, whisking until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Combine: Reintroduce the cooked seafood to the sauce, stirring gently for a couple more minutes.
- Serve: Plate the dish, sprinkling with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh seafood and pay attention to cooking times to prevent overcooking.
