Shrimp & Scallop Scampi With Linguine

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb linguine
• 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 12 large sea scallops, tough foot muscles removed
• fresh ground pepper
• kosher salt
• 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1/4 cup torn fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 1. bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add the liquine and cook as the label directs.
• 2 2. meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium=high het. pat the shrimp and scallop dry, then season with salt and pepper. add 1/2 t. butter to the pan and cook the shrimp unti golden on one side, about 3 minutes. turn the shrimp and add half of the garlic; cook until the garlic is fragrant, but the shrimp are still translucent, 1 to 2 more minutes. transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• 3 3. add the scallops to the skillet and cook until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. turn the scallops, add the remiaining garlic and cook 1 to 2 more minutes. add the lemon juice and wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. return the shrimp to the pan, then add the basil and the remaining 2 t. of butter; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 4. drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. toss with the shrimp, scallops and sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon.