Garlic Butter Seafood Delight

About this recipe

Experience a sophisticated yet easy-to-make seafood dish featuring shrimp and calamari enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. Enhanced with cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley, this dish brings a taste of coastal elegance to your dining table. Ideal for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb calamari, sliced into 1/2 inch rings
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp; cook for 1-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add calamari and cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp is pink and calamari is opaque.

5. 5

   Stir in cherry tomatoes, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and toss to combine.

7. 7

   Serve immediately and enjoy.