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Recipelu's Shrimp and Scallop Capellini

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Category: Pasta, Seafood

 Ingredients List

  • 1 tb Virgin olive oil
  • 4 Cloves garlic; minced
  • 1 lb Shrimp; raw
  • 1/2 lb Sea scallops; cut in half
  • 1/2 ts Oregano
  • 1/2 ts Thyme
  • 1 cn (19 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 c Heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley; chopped
  • Fresh parmesan cheese;
  • -grated

 Directions

1. In a large skillet heat olive oil and genlty saute fiinely minced garlic
and onion for about 5 minutes until soft and golden.

2. Add seasonings and saute another 2-3 minutes.

3. Strain canned tomatoes through a sieve reserving liquid and discarding
any tomato pieces. You could also puree the tomatoes in a blender or food
processor.

4. Add tomato liquid to the pan with the onions and bring to a boi; reduce
heat and simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.

5. Add shrimp and scallops to the tomato sauce, cover and let cook 3-4
minutes.

6. Stir in heavy cream, increase heat slightly and simmer another couple of
minutes.

7. Serve over capellini sprinkled with parsley and parmesan cheese.

NOTES : If you prefer a creamier sauce you can increase the amount of cream
used to 1 cup, and use a cornstarch paste to thicken. Clams or mussels are
also excellent additions to this dish. Pick you favourite and have fun.

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