LINGUINI WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS ENJOY DAN:

           LINGUINI WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 3

INGREDIENTS:

12-ounces dried linguini pasta

2-tablespoons olive oil

2-tablespoons butter

1/2-onion, diced

2-cloves garlic minced

1/2-pound baby scallops

1/2-pound cocktail shrimp

1/2-cup vodka

1-(14 Oz) can diced tomatoes

3/4-cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil & drained, thinly sliced

2/3-cup cream

2-tablspoons lemon juice

1/2-teaspoons EACH lemon pepper seasoning, paprika, & red pepper flakes

1/2-cup fresh basil

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a pasta pot, cook the linguini in salted boiling water until al dente.

2.   In a skillet add olive oil & butter over medium heat & when sizzling.

3.   Saute onion & garlic for 4 minutes.

4.   Add vodka, increase to high & simmer for 3 minutes, or until reduced in half.

5.   Add tomatoes, & next 6 ingredients, continue to simmer for 4-5 minutes.

6.   Add shrimp cove & cook 1 minute.

7.   Add scallops cover & cook another minute.

8.   Stir in basil along with linguini.

9.   Cook, tossing the pasta for 2 minutes or until pasta is absorbed in the sauce.

10  Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese & freshly ground black pepper.

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