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Seafood Medley

A quick and elegant one-pan seafood medley with mussels, clams, crab, shrimp, and scallops in a light garlic-butter sauce. Perfect for a special dinner but simple enough for a weeknight.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
40g
Seafood Medley
ComfortingElegantItalianGluten-FreeLow-CarbSeafoodTenderJuicy

Ingredients

  • 2 lb mixed seafood (mussels, clams, crab, shrimp, scallops)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Clean and debeard mussels and clams; rinse shrimp and scallops. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add white wine and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Add mussels and clams, cover, and cook until they open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any that stay closed.

  5. 5

    Add shrimp, scallops, and crab. Cook until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon juice over the top and garnish with parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread or over pasta.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot with lid
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

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