1-First, prepare your ingredients by rinsing the 5-7 fresh large scallops and 5-7 fresh large shrimp under cold water. Combine them in a bowl with the zest of one large lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and half of the 4 chopped basil leaves. Let this mixture marinate in the fridge for 1 hour to soak up those flavors.

2-After marinating, remove the seafood and pat it dry with a paper towel to get that nice crust when cooking.

3-Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste, which enhances the natural sweetness.

4-Heat 3 tablespoons butter and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot and shimmering.

5-Add the scallops and cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn them over for another 1-2 minutes until they have a golden brown crust.

6-Next, add the shrimp along with the juice of one large lemon and cook for 1-2 minutes more until the shrimp turn pink and tender.

7-Finish by topping with the remaining chopped basil and serve with lemon wedges for a fresh twist.