SCALLOPS AND PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish     Fry

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb Bay scallops
1 tb Butter
1/2 c Dry white wine
2 tb Minced shallots
1 tb Chives
1 t Minced garlic
2 tb Minced red bell pepper
1/4 c Shredded fresh basil
1 c Heavy cream
2 c Cooked pasta shells
Salt & Pepper -- to taste
2 Ripe tomatos
1 Gallon boiling water

Steps:

  • Plunge the tomatos into the water for 10 to 15 seconds or until the skin just begins to show a tiny split or two. Remove and let cool for a second or two and then peel the tomato under running water. Slice into halves and gently squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Chop the tomato quickly into a glass bowl until ready for use. (Glass or glazed china is important because of the acid) Rinse the scallops. Heat the butter in a pan and add the scallops. Cook and toss for a minute and add the wine, shallots, chives, garlic, bell pepper Cover the pan and let simmer for five minutes or until the scallops are just done. Remove the scallops with a slotted spoon and reserve. Put the liquid into a glass dish. Add the basil to the liquid. Put the cream and tomato into the pan and reduce over high heat buy one-half. Add the reserved liquid and reduce by half again. Add the pasta to this to heat through and then the scallops for just a minute. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Trust Muranganwa
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This is a great recipe for a romantic dinner. It's easy to make and very impressive.


The Rap Vault
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I would recommend serving this dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Tanju Akter
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This dish is a little pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Azan Prince
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I'm not a fan of tomato sauce, but I loved this dish. The sauce is very light and flavorful.


godfrey wasike
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


M.F_Editts creations
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


ze one and only Dragon
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I would recommend using fresh scallops for this recipe. They have a much better flavor than frozen scallops.


Seven like one crew
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This dish is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Flash me Collection owerri
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I love the combination of scallops and pasta in this dish. The sauce is also very tasty.


mirajsyed197 Shahg786
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This is my new go-to recipe for scallops. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Mirha Ansari
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and presentation.


Bassanio Makama
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This dish was a hit with my family! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. Even my picky eater loved it!