Jul 09 2026
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Shrimp Or Scallops Your Way Recipe

Inspired by Christopher's
Time1h
Serves4

with rice pilaf

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Marinade/Sauce

Rice Pilaf

Method

Preparing the Seafood

  1. 1

    Marinate the Seafood

    In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add shrimp or scallops to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cooking the Seafood

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp or scallops to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preparing the Rice Pilaf

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and carrot. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until onions are translucent.

  2. 4

    Cooking the Rice

    Add basmati rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the rice with the butter and vegetables. Pour in chicken broth and add salt. Bring to a boil.

  3. 5

    Simmering

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

  4. 6

    Adding Peas

    Stir in the peas and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to heat the peas through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the shrimp or scallops over a bed of rice pilaf. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your meal!

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