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Coastal Seafood Bake

This vibrant seafood bake features firm fish fillets, sweet shrimp, and tender scallops marinated in citrus and herbs, then oven-roasted until perfectly flaky and tender. The dish boasts bright, oceanic flavors with a lightly caramelized finish, served with crusty bread or greens for a festive yet simple holiday centerpiece.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut) firm and flaky
  • 12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 scallops scallops halved if large
  • 1 each lemon for zest and juice
  • 1 orange orange for zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • to taste sea salt faintly flaky

Equipment

  • Ovenproof skillet or shallow roasting pan
  • Zester or fine grater
  • Chef’s knife and cutting board
  • Basting brush or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and select an ovenproof skillet or shallow roasting pan.
  2. Zest the lemon and orange using a fine grater, then juice the lemon and set both zest and juice aside.
  3. Chop the fresh parsley and mince the garlic, creating a fragrant herb mixture.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the citrus zest, juice, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and olive oil to create a bright marinade.
  5. Place the fish fillets, shrimp, and scallops into the prepared pan, arranging them so they are evenly spaced.
  6. Use a basting brush or spoon to coat the seafood generously with the citrus-herb marinade.
  7. Sprinkle the seafood evenly with flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor.
  8. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily, shrimp turns opaque, and scallops develop a golden edge.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven and let the seafood rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and the textures to firm up slightly.
  10. Serve the seafood hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired, alongside crusty bread or a fresh green salad.