Mini Penne Pasta Wshrimp Bay Scallops Mussels Recipes

PASTA WITH MUSSELS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Butterfly the shrimp: Peel the shrimp, then cut along the curved side with a small sharp knife, about three-quarters of the way through. Devein the shrimp and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Add the mussels to the tomato sauce, cover and cook until they just begin to open, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp, cover and cook until the shrimp is cooked through and the mussels have opened fully, 2 to 4 more minutes. (Discard any unopened mussels.)
• Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to coat, stirring in enough of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce. Divide among bowls; top with the parsley and celery leaves.

MINI PENNE PASTA W/SHRIMP, BAY SCALLOPS & MUSSELS

Steps:

• 1. boil pasta ( al dente,firm bite)set aside
• 2. In a large skillet melt butter with olive oil, add capers and lemon juice
• 3. add mussels,cover 5 mins.
• 4. meanwhile...in another pan drizzle a bit of olive oil and slightly brown bay scallops and shrimp ( 5 mins)
• 5. toss pasta, shrimp, bay scallops & mussels altogether, add the parsley & parmesan cheese before serving....delightful

FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP, SCALLOPS AND MUSSELS

Steps:

• Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Mix in 3 tablespoons basil and thyme. Remove from heat.
• Combine mussels and 1 cup water in large pot. Cover; boil until mussels open, about 7 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open). Using tongs, transfer mussels to bowl. Tent with foil. Strain cooking liquid into small bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add shrimp, scallops and 1/2 cup basil and sauté 3 minutes. Add mussel cooking liquid; simmer until shellfish are cook through, about 3 minutes. Add vegetables; stir to heat through.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
• Pour vegetables and shellfish over pasta; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup basil. Top with mussels and breadcrumbs.

DELICIOUS PENNE WITH SCALLOPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine salt, lemon pepper, garlic and onion powders, nutmeg, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water, set aside.
• Place scallops in a bowl; sprinkle with spice mixture and toss to coat well.
• Cook the pasta in boiling salted water just until tender.
• Just before pasta is done, heat the oil and butter in a skillet. Saute the scallops, tossing to cook on all sides, until just done. Place scallops in serving bowl.
• To the skillet, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch and water mixture into the pan to thicken the sauce; bring to a simmer.
• Add the scallops and sour cream to the skillet.
• Drain the cooked pasta and stir into hot scallops mixture.

KEY WEST PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Combine shrimp, scallops, artichokes and sun dried tomatoes, then cook until shrimp turn pink. Reduce heat, and stir in cream and parmesan. Toss with cooked pasta, and sprinkle olives on top.

SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS, SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in 4 or 5-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and saute until golden;add garlic and saute an additional 30 seconds.
• Stir in wine,basil and marjoram and cook 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, increase heat and boil 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium,add mussels, cover and cook until shells open, about 5 minutes.
• Add scallops and shrimp.
• Cover and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until scallops and shrimp are barely firm.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, add spaghetti and toss gently to mix.
• Serve immediately, with freshly grated parmesan, if desired.
• Note-to rid mussels of their sand and to plump them, scrub thoroughly and place in deep bowl.Cover with cold water and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Cover and refrigerate overnight.Rinse and drain well just before cooking.