Scallops are a very popular type of seafood and one reason for that is because scallops are very versatile. Scallops can be prepared in so many different ways, including sautéing, grilling, broiling, baking and stir-frying. Whatever way you choose to prepare scallops, you should take care not to overcook them in order to keep their delicate texture. Scallops are done when they turn opaque, losing their translucence.
Scallops can be used to prepare delicious pasta or risotto dishes for instance. You can also combine scallops with other seafood such as shrimps. Below you find good examples:
Linguini with Scallops, Shrimps and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Ingredients:
1 pound linguini
1/4 cup olive oil
1 stick butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound shrimp, peeled
1 pound sea scallops
1 bottle clam juice
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
Peel from 1 lemon removed in strips
Salt and red pepper flakes
- Directions:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
- In a pot, melt butter and olive oil. Saute garlic until tender.
- Add shrimp and scallops. Saute until shrimp turns pink and scallops are almost cooked about 10 minutes.
- Add clam juice, salt and pepper. Add cooked linguini and cook about 3 minutes more.
- Add tomatoes, parsley, lemon peel and toss pasta well. Serve immediately.
Black Pasta with Scallops
Ingredients:
7 ounces black squid ink pasta
8 large sea scallops
1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup white rum
salt and freshly ground peper to taste
- Directions:
Cut the scallops horizontally in half and season with salt, peper and lemon.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add scallops with part of the seasoned liquid until golden brown. Pour white rum over the scallops, and and carefully light with a match. Let the flames burn off, then add pasta tossing gently and evenly. Serve it.
Enjoy your meal !!
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