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Creamy Garlic Butter Seafood

Cultural Context

Creamy Garlic Butter Seafood is a delightful dish that showcases the rich flavors of the sea, often enjoyed in coastal regions of the United States. This dish combines fresh seafood with a luxurious garlic butter sauce, making it a favorite for family dinners and special occasions alike. The creamy texture and aromatic garlic elevate the dish, making it a beloved choice for seafood lovers. Today, variations can be found in many restaurants and homes, often served over pasta or rice, appealing to a wide audience.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb scallops
1 lb mussels
1 lb purple potatoes
1 medium onion
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup chives
8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese
2 tablespoons crab base seasoning
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor

1

Melt butter in a pan.

2

Add chopped onions and purple potatoes to the pan.

3

Season with Old Bay seasoning and some pepper.

4

Add minced garlic to the pan.

5

Pour in Philadelphia cream cheese and mix it in.

6

Add crab base seasoning for flavor.

7

Pour in heavy cream, about 1/3 cup, and stir to combine.

8

Let the sauce simmer until ready.

9

Pour the sauce over the seafood in the pan.

10

Cover the pan and cook for about 3 minutes.

11

Add chopped parsley on top for garnish.

12

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

large skilletpotmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishdairy

Also Known As

Garlic Butter SeafoodSeafood in Garlic Cream Sauce

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