Nifs Linguine With Scallops Food

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINI IN A HERB AND WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring up to a boil for the pasta. Once at a boil add some salt and cook pasta to package directions. Hold off on starting the scallops until you drop your pasta.
• Remove the mussel from the scallops then with a paper towel pat them dry and season them with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 turn around the pan and 2 tablespoons of the butter. When butter melts into oil, add scallops. Brown scallops 2 minutes on each side, then remove from pan and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the skillet and add the garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme, a little salt and pepper. Reduce heat a little and saute garlic and shallots 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine to the pan and free up any pan drippings. Reduce wine 1 minute, then add seafood stock. Continue to cook for about 1 minute. Add the basil, parsley, lemon zest and juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, shake and stir the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the cooked linguini and cook for about 30 seconds, just to combine and let the pasta soak up the sauce.
• Divide the pasta between 2 serving plates and top with reserved scallops.
• For the side salad, in a bowl combine the arugula and tomatoes, drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and serve.
• And for dessert, rinse strawberries and arrange on a plate. Serve with a glass of Champagne.

LINGUINE WITH SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. If you are using sea scallops, cut them into 1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks; cut bay scallops in half; leave calicos whole.
• Combine the 4 tablespoons olive oil with the butter, if you are using it, and the garlic in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook until the garlic turns pale tan, stirring occasionally. Raise the heat to medium-high; add the scallops, salt, and pepper; and cook just until the surface of the scallops turns opaque in about 2 minutes. Add the bread crumbs and half the parsley and turn off the heat.
• Salt the boiling water and cook the linguine until it is tender but firm. When it is just about done, reheat the scallops over medium heat. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking liquid if you omitted the butter. Toss the pasta with the sauce and the remaining olive oil, add a little pasta-cooking water if necessary and top with the remaining parsley.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook as the label directs.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the shrimp and scallops dry, then season with salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to the pan and cook the shrimp until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp and add half of the garlic; cook until the garlic is fragrant but the shrimp are still translucent, 1 to 2 more minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• Add the scallops to the skillet and cook until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the scallops, add the remaining garlic and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. Add the lemon juice and wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan, then add the basil and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper.
• Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with the shrimp, scallops and sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon.

NIF'S LINGUINE WITH SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add chicken boullion and linguine and cook until al dente. Reserve water.
• Meanwhile, spritz a frying pan with olive oil and set over medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallots and saute until mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Add scallops and cream cheese and 1/4 cup of pasta water. The scallops only need to cook for 2 minutes or they become rubbery.
• When pasta is finished cooking, add directly to the frying pan without rinsing. Stir until combined. Add more pasta water if you want more sauce.
• Pour pasta onto a plate and top with parsley.

LINGUINE WITH CLAMS

Steps:

• Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Increase the heat to high, add the white wine, and simmer until reduced by 1/2, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the clams, cover, and cook until the shells open, 3 to 5 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Season with salt and pepper. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, and toss immediately with the clams, their sauce, the chopped parsley, and the Calabrian peppers or pepper flakes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, and serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH SCALLOPS AND SNOW PEAS IN A SAFFRON SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
• Make the saffron sauce. In a heavy saucepan combine shallots and white wine. Reduce to 2 tablespoons and then add saffron threads and 1 to 2 tablespoons of cream. Place pan over high heat and whisk in butter a piece at a time, adding the next piece before the last one has completely melted, stirring constantly. Do not allow mixture to boil. Add fresh lemon juice and salt and white pepper to taste.
• Place scallops in a steamer over simmering water and steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add snow peas and steam 1 minute more. Transfer linguine to a plate, top with scallops and snow peas and top with sauce.

LINGUINE WITH CURRIED SHRIMP & SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
• Cook pasta according to directions on the package; drain, cover and keep warm.
• In a small bowl, mix well the apricot nectar, soy sauce, corn starch, and ginger.
• In a large wok on medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp of the cooking oil.
• Add mushrooms and carrots and stir-fry 2 minutes.
• Add bok choy and onions and stir-fry 2 minutes more.
• Remove veggies with slotted spoon.
• Toss shrimp and scallops with curry powder.
• Add remaining oil to skillet and stir-fry shrimp and scallops until opaque in color.
• Push to side.
• Blend apricot mixture once more then add to skillet and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Return veggies to skillet and stir entire ingredients until heated through.
• Spoon mixture over hot pasta and serve!

LINGUINI WITH SCALLOPS AND HERB CREAM

Steps:

• Prepare linguini as per directions on package.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in skillet, saute garlic, basil and white pepper for about 4 minutes.
• Add scallops to the butter/garlic mixture and saute for 4-5 minutes.
• Add cream and parmesan. Stir until the sauce thickens.
• Toss with pasta.