| Title: | Seafood Scampi over Angel Hair Pasta |
| Detail: | Just about any combination of seafood will work fine with this recipe. Keep in mind that when a sauté item is allowed to sit for too long it will become oily so try to time this item accordingly.
It is a good idea to cook your pasta ahead of time so that you can re-heat it quickly when the scampi is done. The best way to hold cooked pasta is coated in a little olive oil and covered. Holding cooked pasta in water will cause it to swell and become pasty. Pasta should always be cooked "al dente" which basically translates to, with a bite. Properly cooked pasta should be chewy but never crunchy. It is a good idea to just keep sampling during cooking until the pasta reaches the desired point of doneness. Once the pasta is cooked rinse it quickly in cold water, toss it in olive oil, and cover it. Re-heating it will involve little more than submerging it in boiling water for a few seconds when needed.
Prep Time is about 35 minutes
4 servings
Ingredients:
8 Ounces Lobster Meat (bite sized chunks)
8 Ounces Shrimp (peeled & de-veined)
8 Ounces Sea Scallops
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Fresh Minced Garlic
1 Teaspoon Chopped Parsley
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Dry White Wine
¼ cup Clam Juice
2 Tablespoons Flour
Salt & Pepper to taste
¼ Cup Light Cream
Butter Swirl – 4 tablespoons (see below)
1 Pound Cooked Angel Hair Pasta
In a heavy sauté pan melt 4 tablespoons of Butter. When the Butter begins to bubble add the Garlic and Shrimp and sauté for about a minute.
Next add the Scallops and the Lobster meat and sauté until the Scallops are white and firm.
Sprinkle the Flour over the Seafood while tossing or stirring. Add the Clam Juice, White Wine, Parsley, and Lemon Juice and simmer for about a minute or until the liquid begins to thicken.
Add the Light Cream and return to a simmer. Adjust seasoning and add the Butter swirl just before serving. Serve over hot Angel Hair Pasta.
What is a Butter Swirl?
A Butter swirl is a portion of Tempered Butter that is added to a sauce just before serving to enhance the flavor, texture, and appearance. A Butter Swirl will aid in binding a sauce and it will also introduce a sheen, which is visually appealing. By Tempered we mean Butter that is at room temperature. |
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