Pan-Seared Salmon with Scallops Over Pasta ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿโœจ

Ingredients:
For the Salmon & Scallops:
2 salmon fillets (skin-on) ๐ŸŸ
10 large scallops ๐Ÿš
2 tbsp olive oil ๐Ÿซ’
2 tbsp unsalted butter ๐Ÿงˆ
2 garlic cloves, minced ๐Ÿง„
Salt and pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚
Lemon wedges for garnish ๐Ÿ‹
Fresh parsley, chopped ๐ŸŒฟ
For the Pasta:
300g spaghetti or angel hair pasta ๐Ÿ
2 tbsp olive oil ๐Ÿซ’
1 tbsp unsalted butter ๐Ÿงˆ
1 garlic clove, minced ๐Ÿง„
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese ๐Ÿง€
Salt to taste ๐Ÿง‚
Freshly cracked black pepper ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
Instructions:
Prepare the Pasta:
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. ๐Ÿ
Drain, toss with olive oil and butter, and set aside.
Cook the Salmon:
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. ๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿซ’
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. ๐ŸŸ
Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside. ๐Ÿณ
Sear the Scallops:
Using the same skillet, add another tbsp of olive oil and butter. ๐Ÿงˆ
Pat scallops dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and sear for 2 minutes on each side until golden. ๐Ÿš
Remove scallops and set aside.
Garlic Butter Sauce:
In the same skillet, lower the heat and add minced garlic. Sautรฉ for 1 minute until fragrant. ๐Ÿง„
Add a squeeze of lemon juice and stir to deglaze the pan. ๐Ÿ‹
Combine:
Toss the cooked pasta in the garlic butter sauce, mixing well to coat. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. ๐Ÿง€
Plate the pasta and top with salmon and scallops. ๐ŸŒฟ
Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and serve with lemon wedges on the side. ๐Ÿ‹โœจ