Shrimp and Scallops in a Lemon Butter Sauce

  • Fresh, large scallops (as many as you want)
  • Fresh large shrimp, deveined, with tail on (as many as you want)
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-4 basil leaves, chopped (divided)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp butter, to taste
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Combine the first five ingredients plus a bit of chopped basil and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Remove from the marinade then season the scallops and shrimp with salt and pepper.

Heat the last teaspoon of olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, when the skillet is hot add the scallops and cook for about 1-2 minutes then turn over.

Add the shrimp and lemon juice to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and tender and the scallops are golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy.