Venetian Shrimp and Scallops

"I saw this recipe made on 30 Minute Meals. These shrimp and scallops in the light tomato broth are delicious. I've even made this without the saffron (with a touch more garlic and spice) and it was still full of flavor. I substitute vegetable broth for the chicken, but feel free to add it back if you prefer."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Lightly coat the sea scallops in flour.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add oil and butter.
  • When butter melts into oil, add scallops.
  • Brown scallops 2 minutes on each side, then remove from pan.
  • If the pan looks a little dry, add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the pan, then add the garlic, shallots, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Reduce heat, and saute garlic and shallots 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add wine to the pan and free up any bits that are stuck to the pan.
  • Reduce wine about a minute, then add stock, tomatoes and saffron threads.
  • When liquids come to a bubble, add shrimp and cook 3 minutes.
  • Return scallops to the pan and cook shrimp and scallops 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Transfer shrimp and scallops to a serving dish and top with basil and lemon zest.
  • Serve with crusty bread to enjoy the juices.

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Reviews

  1. Excellent. A favorite of family and friends. I've made it with and without the saffron. If you don't have it in your pantry don't worry ... it's great either way.
     
  2. We love this recipe!! It would be super expensive in a nice restaurant, but is not too unreasonable to make at home. Very tasty! We dipped french bread in the broth and sopped up every last drop!
     
  3. Great recipe! I was making it just for two, so I just used the scallops, but I want to try it with the shrimp next time! I served it over rice, and it was a big hit!
     
  4. Absolutely fabulous!! Everyone should try this. Definitely restaurant quality food here. The layers of flavors are wonderful. I used 3/4 lb of shellfish combined, and cut the remaining ingredients in half. That worked perfectly. I did use chicken broth and my tomatoes were seasoned with garlic and olive oil. Very very good. I will make this again, and I'm sure it will impress dinner guests.
     
  5. I was searching for a recipe that included both shrimp and scallops and I just happened to have all the ingredients to make this wonderful recipe (I did have to substitute on onion for the shallot though). I served this over a small amount of whole wheat pasta and it was great! The lemon, the fresh basil, the saffron - great flavour mix. Everyone loved it, Thanks Kozmic Blues!
     
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