Mediterranean Scallops and Artichoke-Mushroom Pasta
Cooking Sequence
- Prepare pasta through step 2 (10 minutes)
- Begin scallop recipe (5 minutes)
- Continue pasta and then scallops (5 minutes)
- Complete both and serve (15 minutes)
Cooking Instructions
Mediterranean Scallops
Ingredients
2 medium yellow squash
2 small zucchini
2 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
12 oz sea scallops
1/4 cup shrimp scampi sauce
Prep
- Preheat broiler.
- Cut squash, zucchini, and tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.
Steps
- Combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes, wine, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Arrange in an even layer in 13- x 9-inch baking pan; pour remaining oil mixture over vegetables.
- Combine scallops, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Arrange scallops on top of vegetables. Broil 8–10 minutes and just until scallops are opaque and firm, and beginning to brown on top.
- Add scampi sauce then toss to coat vegetables and scallops; serve immediately.
Artichoke-Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients
1 small red bell pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 oz presliced baby portabellas
1 (14-oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup white wine
1 (4.6-oz) box Italian herb pasta mix
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Steps
- Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Cut pepper into thin strips. Place oil in pan, then add peppers and mushrooms; cook and stir 2–3 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in artichokes, water, wine, and contents of seasoning packet (from pasta mix); bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir 8–12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Aprons Advice
- Complete your meal with a fresh salad blend, dinner rolls, and a chocolate dessert.
- The veggies in the scallop recipe will be crisp-tender. For softer veggies, microwave the sliced squash for 2–4 minutes before adding to the tomatoes and seasonings.
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