Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Shrimps & Scallops with a White Wine Broth


So this was the lovely dish I wanted to post yesterday, but couldn't due to my internet fiasco. What a bummer that's been. But much like many an afternoon, i spent some quality time in my local Panera sipping on some fresh brewed coffee with my laptop on the table, answering emails messages, catching up on blogs. I swear the people that work there know me by now. haha...

Anyway... I asked my mom the day before Mother's Day what she would like to eat. I asked sometimes early in the afternoon. Several hours later...still no decision. But I waited patiently and patiently and patiently. Ain't I a loving daughter? Finally...Pasta. Scallops. Shrimp. Ok, so brain turns and what do you get? Angel hair pasta with sauteed shrimp and scallops in a white wine broth.

Delicious? Why...it's pasta-licious. Sorry...that last bit was corny.

 Serves 3-4



Shrimps & Scallops with a White Wine Broth

1/2 box angel hair pasta
6 oz diced tomato
2 large garlic clove - rough chopped
5 oz evaporated milk
1/2 tbsp oregano
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/2 c white wine
1/2 lb shrimp - deveined and shelled
1 lb scallops

In a sauce pan, heat a small drizzle of olive oil and saute the garlic for 30-60 seconds. Add the shrimp and scallops and saute until the shrimp have turned a nice shade pink and the scallops are slightly whiter in color. Some of the juices will be released. Stir several times to cook all the seafood.

On a high to medium heat, add the wine and bring to a slight boil. When the wine has reduced slightly, lower the heat and add the evaporated milk. Add the tomato and oregano. Stir occasionally. Let it simmer for a good 15 minutes. Season with a little salt and pepper to taste.

While that cooks, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Season with salt and cook the pasta until al dente roughly 8-10 minutes.

Place some of the paste in a large enough plate and ladle some of the shrimp, scallops and sauce over. Serve warm.

14 comments:

  1. Scallops sound delicious right now... at 9am. Seafood-licious ;)

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  2. Looks amazing, I love scallops.

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  3. Oh my..look at all those scallops! yum yum...

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  4. Glad your internet is up and working again! And glad your mom finally reached a decision about dinner! Looks great!

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  5. I love scallops but have never made them myself. Not sure why they intimidate me but they do. I may need to get over it though because this recipe looks pretty amazing.

    Glad your internet issues were sorted out. I can't think of anything more frustrating!

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  6. Shellfish with pasta is fantastic, and your white wine broth sounds great with it!

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  7. Good to hear your internet is working again. The scallops look perfectly cooked. This dish has me drooling, I really wish I was making this for dinner tonight.

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  8. Pasta-licious, indeed! What a nice dish to make for your mom!

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  9. Big fan of shrimp and scallops but for some reason never make them together at home. This dish looks sooooooo good!!!!

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  10. This looks like something my Mom would love too! Especially those giant scallops.

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  11. welcome back and Panerra is lucky to have you

    can I feature on the seafood blog, i so appreciate it

    Lol Rebecca

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  12. Your mom must ADORE you!! Gorgeous dish, love the white wine broth! GREAT combination.

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  13. What a treat, those scallops look like mutant monsters of goodness - what a treat for your Mom.

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