SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS MARINARA

Shrimp and Scallops Marinara image

Provided by buckytom

Time 40m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 lb bay scallop
1 cup diced onion
1 head garlic, cloves peeled and sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 (28 ounce) can of san marzano peeled tomatoes in puree
2 teaspoons dried savory
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

In a large, deep saute pan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsps of butter and add 2 tbsps of grapeseed oil. Sweat the onions for a minute, then add the garlic. Fry for just a minute or two, until the garlic just begins to turn golden.
Stir in the anchovy paste until it disappears into the onions and garlic.
Add the tomato puree from the can, and either chop or crush the tomatoes, adding them to the pan as well.
Add the dried parsely, savory, and red pepper flakes. bring the sauce to a low bubble simmer, uncovered, stirring every once in a while for about 20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in the shrimp and half of the chopped fresh basil, cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in the scallops. again, cover and simmer 2 minutes more. Then add the rest of the chopped basil and 2 tbsps butter. Stir until the butter is melted inches.
Serve over squid ink linguini, with a side salad and crusty semolina bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 327.5, Sodium 768.6, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 60.8