What Lisa Makes: Linguini w/ Shrimp, Scallops, & Clams

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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Linguini w/ Shrimp, Scallops, & Clams

Dear Readers,

Today I was shopping at Whole Foods to purchase ingredients to make a summer dinner. When I went to the seafood counter I saw a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood. I decided to pick up clams, scallops, and shrimp to make a light and flavorful pasta dish. I rely on the seafood to bring full ocean flavors to the dish. I hope you enjoy my recipe for linguini w/ shrimp, scallops, and clams.

Ingredients:
1 dozen small scallops
1 dozen shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
1 dozen clams (you can substitute with mussels)
1 shallot (minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup grape tomatoes (chopped)
8 oz clam juice
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup pasta water (with salt)
8 basil leaves (chopped)
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped)
1 lb linguini cooked
pinch of salt

Directions:
1- In a large saucepan add the olive oil, garlic, and shallots on medium low heat. Stir and add the tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the wine, clam juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook until it comes to a simmer and then add the shrimp and scallops. Cook for another minute on low and then add the clams, basil, and parsley. On low cook for 8 minutes with the cover on.

2-After the 8 minutes take the cover off and make sure the shrimp are pink and the clam shells are open. If any clams are closed remove them. Add the pasta water and stir. Taste the sauce and make sure the flavor is balanced.

3- Add the linguini to the sauce and seafood and stir. You can always add a little more salt and olive oil for extra flavor. Garnish with more fresh parsley and basil.