Pan-Seared Mixed Seafood Skillet with Lemon-Dill Butter

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A vibrant blend of shrimp, scallops, and white fish seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright lemon-dill butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 40 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, sea scallops, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

★ 3.5 (11 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the shrimp, scallops, and fish dry with paper towels. Season all with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add the scallops to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Add the fish to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until flaky. Remove and set aside.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp butter to the skillet, melting the butter. Stir in 2 garlic cloves (minced) and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, then return all cooked seafood to the skillet. Toss gently to coat and heat through for 1 minute.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Mixed Seafood Skillet with Lemon-Dill Butter take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Mixed Seafood Skillet with Lemon-Dill Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Mixed Seafood Skillet with Lemon-Dill Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Mixed Seafood Skillet with Lemon-Dill Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Mixed Seafood Skillet with Lemon-Dill Butter?

American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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