Description
A creamy and flavorful seafood dish combining cod, shrimp, and scallops in a rich sauce, perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound cod, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 pound medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
- 1/4 pound sea scallops, quartered
- 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- Bunch of flat-leaf Italian parsley
- Your favorite side dish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cod, shrimp, and sea scallops. Season with 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/3 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, then set aside.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the seafood and cook for about 6 minutes. Remove the seafood and place it in a bowl, squeezing lemon juice over it.
- In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced shallots, paprika, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg, stirring for about 2 minutes until the shallots become translucent.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and gradually add 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of half & half until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Introduce 2 tablespoons of dry sherry to the sauce and whisk for an additional 30 seconds.
- Reintroduce the cooked seafood to the sauce, gently stir, and heat through.
- Serve over pasta or alongside bread, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer. You can also add vegetables like spinach or peas for added freshness.