Creamy Lemon Seafood Medley
Indulge in a delightful Creamy Lemon Seafood Medley that's a perfect fusion of succulent prawns and tender scallops coated in a luscious lemon-infused cream sauce. Paired with fresh asparagus and crisp sugar snap peas, this dish offers not only an explosion of flavors but also a vibrant presentation. Experience Australian cuisine at its finest and elevate your dinner with this elegant yet easy-to-make dish that is perfect for entertaining or a special family meal.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
king prawns
500 g (medium, raw, shelled, deveined)
scallops
250 g (roe removed)
olive oil
2 teaspoons
garlic cloves
3 (crushed, minced)
asparagus
340 g (halved on the diagonal)
sugar snap peas
150 g (trimmed)
lemon juice
2 teaspoons
dry white wine
2 tablespoons
cream
3/4 cup
parsley
2 tablespoons (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the seafood. Shell and devein the prawns, ensuring you remove any unwanted parts. Leave the tails intact if desired for presentation.
2
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the prawns, scallops, olive oil, and minced garlic. Mix well to coat the seafood evenly.
3
Heat an oiled grill plate or barbecue grill over medium-high heat. Cook the seafood mixture, stirring occasionally, until the prawns and scallops have turned opaque and are evenly cooked. Remove from heat and set aside to keep warm.
4
While the seafood cooks, prepare the vegetables. Boil, steam, or microwave the asparagus and sugar snap peas separately until they reach a tender yet crisp texture. Drain and cover the vegetables to keep them warm.
5
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the lemon juice and dry white wine. Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for about 1 minute or until it has reduced by half.
6
Add the cream to the saucepan, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
7
Introduce the cooked seafood into the cream sauce, stirring gently to coat. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
8
On a serving dish, elegantly arrange the seafood with the cooked vegetables. Garnish generously with coarsely chopped parsley to enhance flavor and add a pop of color.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creamy Lemon Seafood Medley?
It is a delightful Australian dish featuring succulent prawns and scallops in a lemon-infused cream sauce with fresh vegetables.
What seafood is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 500g of raw king prawns and 250g of scallops with the roe removed.
How should I prepare the prawns?
The prawns should be shelled and deveined. You may leave the tails intact for a better presentation.
What ingredients are used to season the seafood?
The prawns and scallops are mixed with two teaspoons of olive oil and three crushed garlic cloves.
How is the seafood cooked?
The seafood mixture is cooked on an oiled grill plate or barbecue over medium-high heat until opaque.
Which vegetables are included?
This medley includes 340g of asparagus and 150g of sugar snap peas.
How do I prepare the asparagus?
The asparagus should be halved on the diagonal before cooking.
How are the sugar snap peas prepared?
The sugar snap peas should be trimmed before they are boiled, steamed, or microwaved.
What is the desired texture for the vegetables?
The vegetables should be cooked until they reach a tender yet crisp texture.
How is the lemon cream sauce base created?
Combine 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dry white wine in a saucepan and simmer until reduced by half.
What kind of wine should I use?
The recipe specifies using a dry white wine for the sauce reduction.
How much cream is needed for the sauce?
The recipe requires 3/4 cup of cream to be added to the wine and lemon reduction.
How long should the cream sauce simmer?
After adding the cream and bringing it to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
When do I add the seafood to the sauce?
Introduce the cooked seafood into the cream sauce after it has thickened, stirring gently to coat.
How long does the seafood simmer in the sauce?
Allow the seafood to simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until it is completely heated through.
What garnish is used for this dish?
The dish is garnished with 2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped fresh parsley.
Is this dish considered healthy?
Yes, the dish is tagged as healthy and features fresh seafood and green vegetables.
What cuisine does this recipe represent?
This recipe is a fine example of Australian cuisine.
Can I make this for a special occasion?
Absolutely, it is described as an elegant dish perfect for entertaining or a special family meal.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 10 total ingredients: prawns, scallops, olive oil, garlic, asparagus, snap peas, lemon juice, wine, cream, and parsley.
Is this a quick meal to prepare?
Yes, it is specifically tagged as a quick dinner and an easy-to-make dish.
How should the dish be served?
Elegantly arrange the seafood and cooked vegetables on a serving dish and garnish with parsley.
What is the heat setting for grilling the seafood?
Use a medium-high heat for the grill plate or barbecue.
How do I keep the vegetables warm while finishing the sauce?
Drain the vegetables after cooking and cover them to retain their heat.
Do I need to remove the roe from the scallops?
Yes, the recipe suggests the scallops should have the roe removed.
What type of prawns are recommended?
The recipe specifically recommends using 500g of king prawns.
Can the seafood be cooked in a pan instead of a grill?
While the recipe specifies a grill plate or barbecue, it can be adapted for a standard pan if needed.
How much garlic is used?
The recipe calls for 3 garlic cloves, which should be crushed or minced.
What is the purpose of reducing the wine and lemon juice?
Reducing the mixture by half concentrates the flavors before adding the cream.
What is the main flavor profile of the sauce?
The sauce is a luscious, lemon-infused cream base that complements the seafood.