Best Scallop And Prawn Starter Recipes

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SCALLOP AND PRAWN STARTER



scallop and prawn starter image

plenty of flavour

Provided by jul34es

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • make the dressing,whisk together the chopped cilli,garlic.parsley,lime zest and juice and olive oil,season to taste.
  • cook the prawns and scallops in separate frying pans after heating them up first,when the prawns start turning pink add some of the dressing and stir together.
  • when the scallops start going brown on one side turn them over then add some of the dressing and stir,cook until firm then serve the prawns and scallops together

CREAMY TUSCAN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS



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Provided by Amy @ The Blond Cook

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound sea scallops
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less, to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Rinse scallops and shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook scallops first - Cook scallops on each side for approximately 2-1/2 minutes, or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add more olive oil to the skillet if necessary and cook shrimp - Cook for about 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides. Transfer to the plate with the cooked scallops and set aside.
  • Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
  • Add broth, cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes. Add spinach and continue to simmer until spinach is wilted and sauce is slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Return shrimp and scallops to skillet and serve topped with cream sauce.
  • Optional: serve over cooked pasta, if desired.

KING PRAWN AND SCALLOP IN GINGER BUTTER



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Prawns and scallops in a ginger butter sauce with shredded carrot and leeks. Delicious served with plain basmati rice.

Provided by MACKENZIETHORPE

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅓ cup white wine
¾ cup vegetable stock
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small carrot, chopped
½ leek, chopped
10 sea scallops, halved
⅓ pound tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
chopped fresh chives for garnish
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the wine, vegetable stock, ginger, and garlic to boil in a skillet. Mix in the carrot and leek, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes. Mix in scallops and prawns. Stir in the butter cubes. Continue cooking until butter is melted and scallops and prawns are opaque. Sprinkle with chives, and season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Cholesterol 282.6 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 29.4 g, Sodium 481.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SAUTEED SCALLOPS & SHRIMP PASTA



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I created this tempting seafood pasta for my wife. It's a terrific meal served with crusty sourdough. If you don't like spice, skip the red pepper flakes. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
6 sea scallops (about 12 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1-1/2 cups (about 3 to 4 ounces) small fresh mushrooms, halved
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Pat shrimp and scallops dry; sprinkle with seafood seasoning., In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms about 3 minutes. Add peas; cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove. Add shallots and 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until starting to soften, 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until ready to serve., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pan. Over low heat, stir in 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, mushroom mixture and remaining butter, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and shrimp; sear until scallops are golden brown and firm and shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine with pasta and sauce; sprinkle with remaining parsley., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

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