Shrimp and Scallop in White Wine Sauce

Servings

4

Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion (medium, chopped)

  • 3 clove garlic (minced)

  • 6 ounce shrimp (small)

  • 6 ounce scallops (small)

  • 1/2 cup white wine

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 2 tablespoon chicken stock

  • 3 tablespoon low salt butter

  • 1/2 lemon (juice of (1.5 – 2 Tbsp))

  • 2 tablespoon dried parsley

  • 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese (grated)

  • 1 dash sea salt (to taste)

  • 1 dash Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

  • Heat oil over medium high heat then add garlic and onions, stirring for one minute. Add shrimp and scallops, stirring for two minutes.
  • Add wine, basil, red pepper, and chicken stock. Allow to simmer for two minutes. When cooked shrimp will turn pink and scallops will be opaque.
  • Add butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and grated cheese.
  • Toss with rice or layer over pasta. Any extra juices may be used for dipping warmed bread.

Notes

  • I usually serve this on a bed of egg noodles with a basket of sliced baguette. Thanks to chef Mark Ford!