SCALLOPS AND PENNE PASTA IN A SAFFRON BROTH

Scallops and Penne Pasta in a Saffron Broth image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound sea scallops, sliced into rounds
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup fish stock
1 cup clam juice
14-ounce can crushed tomatoes (about 2 cups)
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron
1/4 teaspoon dried orange peel

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. In a skillet heat oil. Add garlic and saute for 10 seconds. Then add white wine, fish stock, crushed tomatoes, carrots, saffron and dried orange peel. Cover the skillet and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add scallops and shrimp to the sauce. Then add snow peas and cook, uncovered for about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in butter. Transfer penne to a large shallow serving dish and ladle scallops and sauce over penne.