Jul 14 2026
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Surf & Surf Recipe

Inspired by Monarch Restaurant & Terrace
Time45m
Serves4

Pan-Seared Lemon Butter Scallops | Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Remoulade | Garlic Fries

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Ingredients

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Pan-Seared Lemon Butter Scallops

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Remoulade

Garlic Fries

Method

Pan-Seared Lemon Butter Scallops

  1. 1

    Prepare Scallops

    Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook Scallops

    In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.

  3. 3

    Make Lemon Butter Sauce

    In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and return scallops to the pan to coat with the sauce.

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Remoulade

  1. 4

    Prepare Crab Cake Mixture

    In a bowl, mix crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and paprika until combined.

  2. 5

    Form Crab Cakes

    Shape the mixture into patties, about 1 inch thick.

  3. 6

    Cook Crab Cakes

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook crab cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Garlic Fries

  1. 7

    Prepare Fries

    Cook French fries according to package instructions.

  2. 8

    Season Fries

    In a bowl, toss hot fries with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and chopped parsley.

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