SHRIMP & SCALLOP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINE

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This is a recipe from The Quarterdeck in Cape Cod MA....I got it from Food Network Magazine and putting here for safe keeping

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb linguine
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 large sea scallops, tough foot muscles removed
fresh ground pepper
kosher salt
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup torn fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the liquine and cook as the label directs.
  • 2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium=high het. Pat the shrimp and scallop dry, then season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 T. butter to the pan and cook the shrimp unti golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp and add half of the garlic; cook until the garlic is fragrant, but the shrimp are still translucent, 1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
  • 3. Add the scallops to the skillet and cook until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the scallops, add the remiaining garlic and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. Add the lemon juice and wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan, then add the basil and the remaining 2 T. of butter; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with the shrimp, scallops and sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon.

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