Cream and Seafood Sauce

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Cream and Seafood Sauce, a decadent recipe perfect for seafood lovers and special occasions. This creamy, velvety sauce combines the sweetness of succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and delicate lump crab meat with the richness of heavy cream, a splash of dry white wine, and a hint of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a zesty finish. Infused with aromatic shallots, garlic, and fresh parsley, this seafood sauce is as elegant as it is comforting. Serve it over pasta, fluffy rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of this irresistible dish, and don't forget the optional Parmesan for an extra layer of savory goodness. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, this dish is a simple yet impressive way to elevate your next dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 medium Shallots, finely diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 1.5 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Chicken or seafood stock
• 8 Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 units Scallops
• 1 cup Lump crab meat
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds, ensuring it doesn’t burn.

Step 4

Pour in the white wine and simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing it to reduce by half.

Step 5

Stir in the heavy cream and chicken or seafood stock, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Add the shrimp and scallops to the sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque.

Step 7

Gently fold in the lump crab meat and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.

Step 8

Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 9

If using, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and stir until melted.

Step 10

Serve the sauce immediately over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1969.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2926.5

Total Fat 180.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1879.8mg	0%
Sodium 5915.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 7.8g
Protein 231.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1395.7mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 3273.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.0%

Protein: 34.8%

Carbs: 4.2%