SEAFOOD IN BASIL SAUCE

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This recipe is also one from the Farmhouse Wall. Each recipe written on the wall must have been very important to this cook to preserve them to her walls like a time capsule. I love history and how recipes do tell a story of their own. I hope you enjoy all these treasures from a wonderful cook from our past who left an important...

Provided by Sheri Zarnick

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lb scallops and shrimp
2 Tbsp dry basil leaves
3 clove garlic
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp melted butter
2 Tbsp sherry
2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. If seafood isn't fresh and is frozen run under cool water to thaw. Drain and pat dry on paper towel.
  • 2. in blender combine basil, garlic, olive oil and 1 T. melted butter. process until smooth.
  • 3. Heat 2 T. bitter in a heavy frying pan over high heat until butter bubbles.
  • 4. Add seafood. Turn quickly in the butter to coat all over. Reduce heat to medium Saute stirring until seafood is heated through and cooked.
  • 5. Add Sherry and simmer 30 seconds. Add sauce from blender. Stir with spatula until sauce coats seafood evenly.
  • 6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve immediately over hot cooked pasta or noodles.

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