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CALAMARI AND SHRIMP WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS by CHEF DAN


serves 4-6 ( AN APPETIZER)



INGREDIENTS:



2 pounds frozen calamari rings ( or 3 pounds of fresh, cleaned and sliced)

1 pound shrimp raw with tails on

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 carrot, diced

1 can diced tomatoes

1 onion chopped

3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

2 tablespoon pine nuts

2 tablespoons raisins

1 tablespoon capers

2 tablespoon lemon juice

pinch of pepper flacks

1/4-cup fresh basil



DIRECTIONS:



1.In a skillet heat oil over medium-high.

2.Add carrot, onion and garlic. Cook stirring occasionally, for about10 minute

3.Add diced tomatoes, pine nuts, raisins, capers, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the pine nuts are golden and the raisins puff, about 1 minute.

4.Add the calamari and shrimp and cook , tossing often, until heated through and tender, 3 – 4 minutes.

5.Sprinkle with lemon juice,and fresh basil season with salt and pepper





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