Easygourmetscallopsandshrimps Recipes

EASY GOURMET SCALLOPS AND SHRIMPS

Steps:

• If using frozen shrimp, do not thaw.
• Place in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until ice crystals melt.
• Pat dry with paper towels.
• Remove tiny tough muscle from sides of scallops, if necessary.
• Pat scallops dry with paper towels, then place on new paper towels to absorb any excess moisture while preparing remaining ingredients.
• In a small bowl, stir sherry with water, teriyaki, sugar, garlic, ginger and chili flakes, if using.
• Core and seed peppers, then slice into 1/2-inch wide bite-size strips.
• Thinly slice green onions and set aside.
• Place scallops in a bowl.
• Then lightly sprinkle with cornstarch.
• Stir until evenly coated.
• Heat oil in a large, wide frying pan, preferably non-stick, set over high heat.
• Add coated scallops to hot pan, shaking off excess cornstarch.
• Cook until golden, from 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Add shrimp to pan.
• If using uncooked shrimp, stir-fry 2 minutes.
• If using cooked shrimp, stir-fry 30 seconds whether fresh or frozen.
• Immediately add pepper strips.
• Then stir in sherry mixture.
• Stir frequently until shrimp are hot and bright coral and peppers are tender-crisp, from 4 to 6 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions.
• Wonderful served over steamed rice or noodles and drizzled with pan sauce.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat 1/4 cup oil and cook garlic and shallot until translucent, about 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine, and add parsley, basil and thyme and let the liquid reduce by half. Using a fine strainer, strain the reduction into a clean saucepan and add the cream. Over low heat, let the sauce reduce to medium thickness. To the now empty saute pan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, saute scallops, cook until opaque and remove to a utility platter in a warm place. Then use the same pan to saute shrimp just until pink, and remove to the utility platter. Add cream sauce to saute pan to toss the drained pasta or rice with the cream sauce and seafood, reserving a few scallops and shrimp for the top. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with cheese, as garnish. Arrange shrimp and scallops on top and garnish with basil sprigs.

GARLIC SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and saute until it begins to brown.
• Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the pepper flakes to the skillet and increase the heat to medium high.
• Add the garlic, shrimp, scallops, and paprika.
• Saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the chicken broth and cook for 1 minute.
• Remove the shrimp and scallops with a slotted spoon, place on a platter; set aside and keep warm.
• Add the lime juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste to the pan and just heat through.
• Pour the sauce over the shrimp and scallops and serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SAUTé

Steps:

• Melt butter with olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté 1 minute. Increase heat to high, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until just beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir 30 seconds. Add dry white wine and fresh lemon juice and bring to boil. Add shrimp and sliced green onions and stir 1 minute. Add scallops and stir until shrimp and scallops and stir until shrimp and scallops are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.