Description
A rich and creamy Seafood Bake loaded with cod, shrimp, and scallops in a garlic butter cream sauce, topped with a golden cracker and Parmigiano crust. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cod fillets, cut into chunks
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb scallops
- 1/4 cup (1 stick) salted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Black pepper, to taste
- Charred lemon, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Crunchy Cracker Topping:
- 4 oz round crackers, crushed
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a large baking dish.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour in white wine and simmer for 1 minute. Add heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Stir until slightly thickened.
- Arrange cod, shrimp, and scallops evenly in the baking dish. Pour the garlic butter cream sauce over the seafood.
- In a bowl, mix crushed crackers, melted butter, and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the seafood is cooked through. Broil for an extra minute if you want a crispier crust.
- Garnish with parsley and charred lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood if possible for best texture.
- Pat seafood dry before baking to avoid watery sauce.
- Don’t overbake; seafood cooks quickly.
- White wine can be replaced with seafood broth or lemon juice for a non-alcoholic version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 190mg