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    Creamy Seafood Mix

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    This creamy seafood mix is an incredibly easy and delicious dish that's perfect for serving as a snack, appetizer, or main course! A mixture of seafood is combined with a tasty cream sauce loaded with minced garlic, seasoning, and chopped dill! Serve it on toasted slices of crusty bread for a tasty starter, or toss it with your favorite pasta for an incredible seafood dinner!

    Easy Creamy Seafood Mix Recipe

    If you are looking for an easy meal to impress the seafood lovers in your life, this recipe is the one for you! In just 15 minutes, you'll have a dish that's full of flavor, super creamy, and perfect for topping on bread or pasta!

    Plus, it only takes a handful of ingredients to make! Simply thaw out your favorite frozen seafood mix, heat it up in a skillet, then add cream, seasonings, and Parmesan cheese!

    Square image of creamy seafood mix in a white bowl.
    This creamy seafood mix is quick and easy to make as a tasty appetizer or seafood dinner!

    🥘 Creamy Seafood Mix Ingredients

    There are no complicated ingredients here; in fact, you might even have some of them already! All it will take is a quick trip to the store to pick up a bag of frozen seafood mix.

    Creamy seafood mix ingredients.
    • Butter - 2 tablespoons of butter (unsalted, divided, or use a butter substitute).
    • Frozen Seafood Mix - 1 pound of frozen seafood mix (thawed).
    • Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of each, salt & pepper (to taste).
    • Garlic - 2 teaspoons of garlic (minced).
    • Heavy Cream - ⅓ cup of heavy cream or use a heavy cream substitute.
    • Parmesan Cheese - 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese (grated).
    • Dill - 1 tablespoon of dill (chopped).

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

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    🔪 How To Make Creamy Seafood Mix

    Whipping up a creamy seafood mix is incredibly easy and will only take you a total of 15 minutes! Take out a large skillet, a slotted spoon, measuring spoons, and a wooden spoon to get started

    This recipe will make approximately 2 servings! You can easily scale up the ingredients if you need to serve more.

    Process image 1 showing butter melting in pan with added garlic.
    Process image 2 showing added heavy cream.
    Process image 3 showing added seasoning and Parmesan cheese..
    Process image 4 showing added seafood mix.
    1. Heat butter. Heat a large skillet (or any large heavy-bottomed pan) over medium-high heat and add the first 1 tablespoon portion of butter.
    2. Cook seafood. Once the butter starts to bubble, add the 1 pound of seafood mix, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Cook until it is no longer translucent while stirring often, about 3 minutes.
    3. Transfer seafood. Use a slotted spoon to take out the seafood mix and transfer it to a bowl or plate. Set aside for later.
    4. Clean pan. Remove any excess liquid by pouring it out and quickly wiping the pan clean with paper towels. *Be careful, as the pan will still be hot, or you can choose to use another large skillet.
    5. Saute. Add the second 1 tablespoon portion of butter. Once it is melted, add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the skillet and saute for 30-60 seconds.
    6. Add cream. Reduce the heat from medium to low and pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer (about 1 minute).
    7. Add ingredients. Add 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Then add the seafood mix and stir into the cream sauce. Cook for 1 minute so the seafood warms in the sauce, then remove from heat.
    8. Serve. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped dill over your seafood mix for garnish and serve immediately.

    This creamy seafood mix would taste wonderful on top of toasted slices of French bread or cheddar bay biscuits as an appetizer! You can also toss it with pasta like my garlic Parmesan angel hair pasta or cream cheese pasta for a filling dinner! Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • Set your seafood mix out to thaw in the fridge the night before.
    • To defrost the seafood mix quickly, place the mixture under cold running water for about 10 minutes or transfer it to a resealable bag and submerge it in a cold water bath. Use a plate to weigh the bag down if needed.
    • Use fresh garlic cloves over jarred minced garlic for the best flavor results. But if you don't have the extra time to mince the garlic, jarred minced garlic works in a pinch.
    • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a little 'kick' in your creamy pasta sauce.
    • Serve the creamy seafood mix over thick slices of bread, such as a baguette, for a tasty appetizer, or add it to your favorite type of pasta to make a seafood dinner.
    Wide image of creamy seafood mix in a white bowl.

    🥡 Storing & Reheating

    Place your leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

    Reheating Creamy Seafood Mix

    Reheat your leftover creamy seafood in a saucepan on the stove over low heat. Occasionally stir and cook until it is heated through to your liking. Alternatively, you can place your leftovers in a microwavable bowl and heat them on medium power in 30-second increments.

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    ❓ FAQ

    Why Is My Seafood Rubbery?

    If your seafood turned out to have a rubbery texture, you most likely overcooked it. It should only take about 3 minutes to cook the seafood in your skillet if it is completely thawed.

    Should I Thaw My Seafood Before Making This Creamy Seafood Mix?

    Yes, you will need to completely thaw the seafood before cooking it in your skillet. Either follow the thawing instructions on the seafood mix bag, or you can place the mixture under cold running water for about 10 minutes.

    What Kind Of Seafood Is In A Creamy Seafood Mix?

    You can use any kind variety of frozen seafood mix that's available at your local grocery stores such as shrimp, scallops, imitation crab, lobster, calamari, octopus, mussels, or any combination of them!

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    😋 More Tasty Seafood Dishes

    • Seafood Chowder With Smoked Salmon - An easy-to-make chowder with pieces of white fish, bay scallops, clams, and smoked salmon!
    • Fried Shrimp - A classic Southern appetizer that's perfect for entertaining guests at a party!
    • Pan-Seared Scallops - These pan-seared scallops have a golden crust and are much easier to make than you think!
    • Crab Cakes - These tasty crab cakes can be served as a tasty appetizer or main course with a few sides!
    • New England Clam Chowder - A hearty chowder loaded with bacon bits and diced vegetables!
    • Spanish Seafood Paella - An amazing one-pot meal that is made with rice, chorizo, and a variety of seafood!

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    Creamy Seafood Mix

    This creamy seafood mix is an incredibly easy and delicious dish that's perfect for serving as a snack, appetizer, or main course! A mixture of seafood is combined with a tasty cream sauce loaded with minced garlic, seasoning, and chopped dill! Serve it on toasted slices of crusty bread for a tasty starter, or toss it with your favorite pasta for an incredible seafood dinner!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 453kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoon butter (unsalted, divided)
    • 1 lb frozen seafood mix (thawed)
    • ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
    • 2 teaspoon garlic (minced)
    • ⅓ cup heavy cream
    • 3 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated)
    • 1 tablespoon dill (chopped)

    Instructions

    • Heat a large skillet (or any large heavy-bottomed pan) over medium-high heat and add the first 1 tablespoon portion of butter.
      2 tablespoon butter
    • Once the butter starts to bubble, add the seafood mix, salt, and pepper. Cook until it is no longer translucent while stirring often, about 3 minutes.
      1 lb frozen seafood mix, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
    • Use a slotted spoon to take out the seafood mix and transfer it to a bowl or plate. Set aside for later.
    • Remove any excess liquid by pouring it out and quickly wiping the pan clean with paper towels. *Be careful, as the pan will still be hot, or you can choose to use another large skillet.
    • Add the second 1 tablespoon portion of butter. Once it is melted add the minced garlic to the skillet and saute for 30-60 seconds.
      2 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoon garlic
    • Reduce the heat from medium to low and pour in the heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer (about 1 minute).
      ⅓ cup heavy cream
    • Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Then add the seafood mix and stir into the cream sauce. Cook for 1 minute so the seafood warms in the sauce, then remove from heat.
      3 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
    • Sprinkle the chopped dill over your seafood mix for garnish and serve immediately.
      1 tablespoon dill

    Equipment You May Need

    Large Skillet
    slotted spoon
    Measuring Spoons
    Wooden Spoon

    Notes

    • Set your seafood mix out to thaw in the fridge the night before.
    • To defrost the seafood mix quickly, place the mixture under cold running water for about 10 minutes or transfer it to a resealable bag and submerge it in a cold water bath. Use a plate to weigh the bag down if needed.
    • Use fresh garlic cloves over jarred minced garlic for the best flavor results. But if you don't have the extra time to mince the garlic, jarred minced garlic works in a pinch.
    • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a little 'kick' in your creamy pasta sauce.
    • Serve the creamy seafood mix over thick slices of bread, such as a baguette, for a tasty appetizer, or add it to your favorite type of pasta to make a seafood dinner.
    • To store: Place your leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
    • To reheat: Reheat your leftover creamy seafood in a saucepan on the stove over low heat. Occasionally stir and cook until it is heated through to your liking. Alternatively, you can place your leftovers in a microwavable bowl and heat them on medium power in 30-second increments.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 453kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 39g (78%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 18g (113%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 80mg (27%) | Sodium: 2553mg (111%) | Potassium: 62mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 1007IU (20%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 124mg (12%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Seafood
    Cuisine American
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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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