VENETIAN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Venetian Shrimp and Scallops image

I saw this recipe made on 30 Minute Meals. These shrimp and scallops in the light tomato broth are delicious. I've even made this without the saffron (with a touch more garlic and spice) and it was still full of flavor. I substitute vegetable broth for the chicken, but feel free to add it back if you prefer.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb sea scallops
1/4 cup flour, seasoned with
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup vegetable stock or 1 cup fish stock (or chicken if you prefer)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
1 lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • Lightly coat the sea scallops in flour.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add oil and butter.
  • When butter melts into oil, add scallops.
  • Brown scallops 2 minutes on each side, then remove from pan.
  • If the pan looks a little dry, add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the pan, then add the garlic, shallots, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Reduce heat, and saute garlic and shallots 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add wine to the pan and free up any bits that are stuck to the pan.
  • Reduce wine about a minute, then add stock, tomatoes and saffron threads.
  • When liquids come to a bubble, add shrimp and cook 3 minutes.
  • Return scallops to the pan and cook shrimp and scallops 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Transfer shrimp and scallops to a serving dish and top with basil and lemon zest.
  • Serve with crusty bread to enjoy the juices.

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #main-dish     #seafood     #european     #dinner-party     #italian     #shrimp     #stove-top     #dietary     #one-dish-meal     #scallops     #shellfish     #equipment