Sunday, April 25, 2010

Shrimp Scampi w/ Bay Scallops

I found this recipe on the Foodnetwork site.. Its from Melissa D'Arabian, called Lemony Shrimp Scampi.

Heres what you need.

6 garlic cloves, minced or grated ( you can use more garlic, I usually do)

2 lemons, zested and juiced (if you want more lemon juice you can use concentrate)

5 tbsp olive oil (I never use this much, and I also use cooking spray)

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (if you want is spicier use more, but be careful it heats up quickly)

Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

3/4 lb shrimp, peeled, devined and butterflied. (keep the shells to use for a stock)

1/4-1/2 lb bay scallops (optional, I added these)

1/4 onion

1/2 to 1 celery stick (optional this is my addition)

1 shallot, chopped (optional, I added this)

2 tbsp butter

one small bunch of parsley leaves chopped

linguini (her recipe calls for 3/4 lbs, but I say use what you need)

Ok lets cook:

In a bowl combine the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, zest/ juice of one lemon, as well as olive oil (I usually only use about 3 tbsp but you can use all 5 if you want) and shrimp , and bay scallops stir together and set aside.

To make the shrimp stock:

Combine shrimp shells, onion, and celery (celery is optional) Cover in water bring to a boil and reduce by half. Strain liquid and set aside. Discard the shells, onion, and celery.

Heat a skillet on high heat, add shrimp and bay scallops, cook until done and remove from pan. Add shallots (if your using them) let them cook for a short period and then add the rest of the shrimp marinade. let cook for a couple of minutes then add 1 cup of your shrimp stock as well as 1/2 cup of the water you cooked your pasta in. Let it reduce by half then add remaining lemon juice and zest. (wait to add any extra lemon juice until you taste it. Add butter and parsley, let it all combine then add shrimp, bay scallops and pasta and toss together... Serve immediately.

On a side note...if you want to change this up a bit you can also add some capers to your lemon sauce just make sure you rinse them.

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