Feast your taste buds on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Shrimp Scallop Pilaf, an exquisite dish that harmonizes the ocean's bounty with the earthy goodness of rice. This delectable seafood pilaf features succulent shrimp and tender scallops, bathed in a vibrant saffron-infused broth, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the shores of a coastal paradise. Accompanied by an array of aromatic vegetables and fluffy basmati rice, this dish promises a satisfying and wholesome meal that nourishes both body and soul.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Shrimp Scallop Pilaf:** Embark on a culinary journey with this timeless recipe, where succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and fragrant basmati rice come together in a flavorful embrace.
2. **Creamy Shrimp Scallop Pilaf:** Indulge in a rich and velvety rendition of this classic dish, where a creamy sauce envelops the succulent seafood and rice, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving for more.
3. **Mediterranean Shrimp Scallop Pilaf:** Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in this delightful variation, where sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese add a burst of color and tang to the traditional pilaf.
4. **Spicy Shrimp Scallop Pilaf:** Ignite your taste buds with this fiery version of shrimp scallop pilaf, where a blend of chili peppers and spices bring a thrilling heat to the party, perfectly balanced by the cooling yogurt sauce.
5. **Healthy Shrimp Scallop Pilaf:** Savor the goodness of wholesome ingredients in this healthy rendition of the dish, where brown rice, grilled shrimp, and steamed scallops join forces to create a nutritious and satisfying meal.
SAUTEED SCALLOPS & SHRIMP PASTA
I created this tempting seafood pasta for my wife. It's a terrific meal served with crusty sourdough. If you don't like spice, skip the red pepper flakes. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pat shrimp and scallops dry; sprinkle with seafood seasoning., In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms about 3 minutes. Add peas; cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove. Add shallots and 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until starting to soften, 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until ready to serve., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pan. Over low heat, stir in 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, mushroom mixture and remaining butter, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and shrimp; sear until scallops are golden brown and firm and shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine with pasta and sauce; sprinkle with remaining parsley., ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP STIR-FRY
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and onion; stir-fry until tender yet still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Stir-fry shrimp and scallops until almost opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute more. Return cooked vegetables to the skillet; stir in lemon juice. Cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 135.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 600.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP STEW
This seafood stew, gently simmered in a spicy tomato broth, can be served over couscous.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Slice leeks in half lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
- In a stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; saute, stirring, until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add jalapeno, carrots, spices, and salt; lower heat to medium low, and cook until carrots are almost tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, and lower heat to medium; cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in shrimp and scallops; cook until just opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat, add cilantro, and serve over couscous pilaf.
VENETIAN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Lightly coat the sea scallops in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Discard remaining flour.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil (1 turn around the pan) and butter. When butter melts into oil, add scallops. Brown scallops 2 minutes on each side, then remove from pan.
- Add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the pan and add the garlic, shallots, and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce heat a little and saute garlic and shallots 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine to the pan and free up any pan drippings. Reduce wine 1 minute, then add stock, tomatoes and saffron threads. When liquids come to a bubble, add shrimp and cook 3 minutes. Return scallops to the pan and cook shrimp and scallops 2 to 3 minutes longer. Transfer shrimp and scallops to a warm serving dish and top with basil and lemon zest. Pass plenty of bread to enjoy the juices.
SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SCAMPI WITH LINGUINE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 29m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook as the label directs.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the shrimp and scallops dry, then season with salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to the pan and cook the shrimp until 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.
- Add the scallops to the skillet and cook until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn the scallops, add the remaining 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 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss with the shrimp, scallops and sauce; garnish with parsley and lemon.
SHRIMP RICE PILAF
This is a very easy dish that I quite often make using leftover cocktail shrimp after a party! This dish can also be made with ham or a combination of shrimp and ham. Serve with a vegetable salad to complete the meal.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook garlic until tender and fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and mix well; stir in rice.
- Pour in stock and bring to a boil; cover.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in dill; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.3, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 169.4, Sodium 817.4, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2, Protein 22
SHRIMP PILAF
This is a tasty, colorful dish that is nice for dinner guests. I like to serve this with garlic bread and a green salad. Recipe is from a Sunset cookbook.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a deep, heavy 4-5 quart pan over medium heat; add shrimp and cook, stirring, until almost opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Lift out and set aside (shrimp will get more cooking time later).
- Pour pan juices into a 1-quart measuring cup; add clam juice and enough water to make 2 1/2 cups, set aside.
- Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in pan over medium heat; add onion and garlic, cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add rice and turmeric; cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes, add celery, salt, pepper and clam juice mixture.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is almost tender to bite, about 15 minutes.
- With a fork, lightly mix tomatoes and peas into rice; scatter shrimp over top, cover and continue to cook until rice is tender to bite and liquid is absorbed, about 10 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
SHRIMP PILAF FLORENTINE
With such a fabulous blend of tastes and textures, it's hard to believe this seafood supper comes together in 30 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, onions and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir in pasta, dill weed, lemon peel, salt, broth and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in spinach and shrimp. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg
SCALLOPS & SHRIMP WITH YELLOW RICE
Bright, colorful and weeknight-simple, this seafood entree is special enough to serve company, too. Lillian Charves - New Bern, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add rice and turmeric; stir to coat. Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender., Stir in the remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use fresh seafood: The fresher the seafood, the better your pilaf will taste. If you can, try to buy seafood that was caught or harvested within the last 24 hours.
- Cook the seafood properly: Shrimp and scallops are both delicate seafoods, so it's important to cook them gently. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
- Use a good quality rice: The type of rice you use will also affect the flavor and texture of your pilaf. Look for a medium-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine rice.
- Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before cooking it will help to give it a nutty flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice will add a lot of flavor to your pilaf. Use a broth that is made with seafood, chicken, or vegetables.
- Add vegetables: Vegetables are a great way to add color, flavor, and nutrients to your pilaf. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and peas.
- Season to taste: Once your pilaf is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Conclusion:
Shrimp and scallop pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its combination of tender seafood, fluffy rice, and flavorful vegetables, this pilaf is sure to please everyone at the table.
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