Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels in a Basil Wine Sauce

Name: Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels in a Basil Wine Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cloves or 1 teaspoon of fresh minced garlic; 1/2 cup minced shallot; 4 ounces butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup chopped scallion; 1 cup white wine (your preference dry or sweet); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 lbs mussels; 1/2 lb shrimp; 1 lb scallops

Submitted by Wendy B.

"A really savory dish that can be served hot or cold. A crusty loaf of bread or the sweetness of Challah makes this a delicious main dish!"

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photo by Wendy B.

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 4 people
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 cloves or 1 teaspoon of fresh minced garlic
¹⁄₂ cup minced shallot
4 ounces butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₃ cup chopped scallion
1 cup white wine (your preference dry or sweet)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 lbs mussels
¹⁄₂ lb shrimp
1 lb scallops

directions

Melt butter and proceed to saute the garlic and shallots in olive oil until lightly browned.
Add scallions to the pot and saute for another 5 minutes.
Mix in the basil, oregano and wine and allow the mixture to slowly simmer on low flame for 5 mintues.
Add in the mussels, scallops and shrimp and cover. Allow the pot to simmer for 10 minutes until the mussels are open.
Serve with the bread to soak up the sauce in a deep bowl and enjoy!

Questions & Replies

I would give it four stars only because it once the first time I made it.

marylou.lawson
Can you eat this as a leftover?

marylou.lawson
Has anyone tried it on pasta? Is there enough sauce to do that? Diana

ders123

Reviews

Just made this for the first time. Everyone loved it. I did add more wine and butter though. Can you eat it the next day cold?

marylou.lawson
Did not like at all, bland/flat in flavor. Sauce should have been thicker. Shrimp over cooked while waiting for mussels to open. Spent a lot of money on seafood without enjoying the rewards of the tastes. Perhaps some red pepper is in order.

joannbakersdb