spring scallop and prawn pasta

Eugene, OR
Updated on Jun 28, 2011

This recipe is from the Market of Choice. Very tasty!

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Ingredients

  • 2 + 1 xtra tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 pound large prawns, cleaned, deveined, tails off
  • 1/2 pound bay scallops
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 pound asparagus, root end removed
  • 8 ounces frozen artichoke hearts
  • 2 + 1 xtra tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squuezed
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound linguine or fettucini

How To Make spring scallop and prawn pasta

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss artichoke hearts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast 8 minutes. Add asparagus and cook 5 minutes more. Squeeze 2 Tablespoons lemon juice over vegetables and keep warm.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, boil pasta in salted water until al dente, approx 4-5 minutes. Drain, toss with a little olive oil to keep from sticking, and keep warm.
  • Step 3
    Over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in sauce pan or skillet and sear scallops for 2 minutes ( allow to cook, untouched, until crust develops and center begins to turn white). Turn scallops and add prawns, butter and garlic. Saute until prawns are almost opaque, approximately 2 minutes. Add wine and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cooking 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper to taste, toss together with lemon zest and fresh thyme.
  • Step 4
    Serve seafood atop plated artichoke hearts, asparagus and pasta. Drizzle sauce over all.

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