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Creamy Seafood Pan Roast

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This rich, American-style pan roast is loaded with scallops, shrimp, and crab, all simmered in a spicy, creamy chili sauce. It’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Comfort Food, Seafood
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650

Equipment

  • Sauté Pan

Ingredients

Spices & Aromatics

  • 4 oz butter
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper

Seafood

  • 8 oz scallops
  • 1 lb shrimp (15-count), peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz crab meat (Blue Crab preferred)

Sauces & Wet Ingredients

  • hot sauce to taste
  • 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bottle Heinz Chili Sauce
  • 1 bottle lobster or clam juice

Liquids & Cream

  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 tbsp brandy Benedictine & Brandy recommended
  • 1 pint heavy cream

Finishing Touches

  • white pepper and salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in paprika and cayenne pepper.
  • Add the scallops and shrimp. Cook for 2–3 minutes until starting to turn opaque. Gently fold in crab and cook 1 more minute.
  • Pour in Heinz Chili Sauce, Worcestershire sauce, a few dashes of hot sauce, and lobster or clam juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add white wine and brandy. Deglaze the pan, then stir in heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Season with white pepper and salt. Stir in chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Use high-quality seafood and wine for best results. You can substitute mussels or lobster. Make sauce ahead and add seafood before serving for freshness.