Quick Seafood Dinner for Two

Ingredients

• 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 oz scallops, cleaned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/4 cup white wine (or seafood stock)
• 2 cups spinach, washed and chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
• Cooked pasta or rice, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning them with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
3. Gently add the scallops to the skillet, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and opaque.
4. Pour in the white wine (or seafood stock) and stir in the lemon zest and juice, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, which should take about 1-2 minutes, mixing everything well.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary before removing from heat.
7. Serve the seafood mixture over cooked pasta or rice, garnishing with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
8. Enjoy your quick seafood dinner for two while it's warm for the best flavors!