Here’s a simple, delicious approach to “Simply Seafood” — highlighting fresh flavors without heavy sauces or fuss. 🐟🦐

🐟 Simply Seafood

Serves: 2–4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15–20 minutes

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, fish fillets, or a combination)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lemon (zest + juice)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme)

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Seafood

• Rinse and pat dry seafood.

• Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2️⃣ Cook

• Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

• Add seafood and cook 2–4 minutes per side (shrimp & scallops until pink/opaque; fish until it flakes easily).

• Optional: sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

3️⃣ Finish

• Squeeze lemon juice over cooked seafood.

• Add lemon zest and fresh herbs. Toss gently.

4️⃣ Serve

• Serve immediately with:

  • Steamed vegetables

  • Rice or quinoa

  • Crusty bread

  • Or over a simple salad

✨ Tips

• Do not overcook seafood — it cooks very quickly.

• Keep seasoning simple to let the natural flavors shine.

• For extra flavor, deglaze pan with a splash of white wine or broth.

If you want, I can also give you:

• A one-pan garlic butter seafood medley

• A light Mediterranean seafood plate

• Or a sheet-pan roasted seafood dinner 🦑