Best 9 Shrimp Scallops And Mussels In A Basil Wine Sauce Recipes

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**Savor the Delights of Seafood Medley in Basil Wine Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Shrimp, Scallops, and Mussels**

Indulge in a delectable seafood symphony with our exquisite recipes for shrimp, scallops, and mussels, each bathed in a symphony of flavors in a rich basil wine sauce. Dive into the tantalizing world of culinary artistry as we explore the depths of seafood indulgence. Prepare to embark on a journey of taste and texture, where succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and plump mussels dance harmoniously in a medley of aromatic herbs, tangy tomatoes, and velvety wine. Let your taste buds tango with the symphony of flavors as you savor the delicate sweetness of the shrimp, the briny essence of the scallops, and the meaty delight of the mussels, all harmoniously intertwined in a symphony of flavors.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY TUSCAN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS



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Provided by Amy @ The Blond Cook

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound sea scallops
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less, to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Rinse scallops and shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook scallops first - Cook scallops on each side for approximately 2-1/2 minutes, or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add more olive oil to the skillet if necessary and cook shrimp - Cook for about 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides. Transfer to the plate with the cooked scallops and set aside.
  • Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
  • Add broth, cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes. Add spinach and continue to simmer until spinach is wilted and sauce is slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Return shrimp and scallops to skillet and serve topped with cream sauce.
  • Optional: serve over cooked pasta, if desired.

SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS, SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP



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This is one of our favorites! You may want to add some red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like things spicy. Originally from a May 1979 issue of Bon Apetit.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, minced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil or 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram or 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
1 1/2 cups diced canned tomatoes, well drained
1 1/2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded (see note)
1 lb sea scallops, halved
1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 926.6, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 258.1, Sodium 962.5, Carbohydrate 103.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 78.6

MIXED SEAFOOD IN A CREAMY GARLIC WINE SAUCE {MARISCOS AL AJILLO}



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Recipe for mixed seafood in a creamy garlic wine sauce, or mariscos al ajillo. Made with a mix of shrimp, calamari or squid, and bay scallops cooked in a sauce of butter, garlic, white onion, white wine, cream, and parsley.

Provided by Layla Pujol

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course     Starter

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
½ pound squid or calamari (cut into slices)
½ pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of finely chopped white onion
6 garlic cloves (crushed or minced)
¼ cup white wine
½ cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley
Patacones/tostones (or fried green plantains)
Rice (Latin style)
Tomato and onion curtido side salad
Bread

Steps:

  • Season the seafood with a sprinkle of salt.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Add the onion and garlic, cook for about two minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the white wine, mix well and cook over high heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the heavy cream and cook until the shrimp are almost done.
  • Add the squid and bay scallops, cook for about two minutes or until done, and immediately remove from heat.
  • Taste and add salt if needed. Add ground black pepper to taste.
  • Mix in the chopped parsley.
  • Serve the mixed seafood in garlic sauce immediately. You can serve it as an appetizer with bread. It can also be served as a main dish with rice, fried green plantains, salad, etc.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 cloves shallots, chopped
2 cups white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 pounds (20/30 count) sea scallops
1 1/2 pounds (16/20 count) shrimp peeled and deveined with tails left on
1 1/2 to 2 pounds cooked pasta or rice, for an accompaniment
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat 1/4 cup oil and cook garlic and shallot until translucent, about 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine, and add parsley, basil and thyme and let the liquid reduce by half. Using a fine strainer, strain the reduction into a clean saucepan and add the cream. Over low heat, let the sauce reduce to medium thickness. To the now empty saute pan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, saute scallops, cook until opaque and remove to a utility platter in a warm place. Then use the same pan to saute shrimp just until pink, and remove to the utility platter. Add cream sauce to saute pan to toss the drained pasta or rice with the cream sauce and seafood, reserving a few scallops and shrimp for the top. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with cheese, as garnish. Arrange shrimp and scallops on top and garnish with basil sprigs.

VENETIAN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound sea scallops
1/4 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth or stock
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
1 lemon, zested
Hot, crusty bread, for plate mopping
Serving Suggestions: Asparagus with Prosciutto
Dessert Suggestions: Lemon sorbet dessert cups

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, SCALLOPS AND MUSSELS IN A BASIL WINE SAUCE



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A really savory dish that can be served hot or cold. A crusty loaf of bread or the sweetness of Challah makes this a delicious main dish!

Provided by Wendy B.

Categories     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 4 people, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cloves or 1 teaspoon of fresh minced garlic
1/2 cup minced shallot
4 ounces butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped scallion
1 cup white wine (your preference dry or sweet)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon oregano
2 lbs mussels
1/2 lb shrimp
1 lb scallops

Steps:

  • Melt butter and proceed to saute the garlic and shallots in olive oil until lightly browned.
  • Add scallions to the pot and saute for another 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the basil, oregano and wine and allow the mixture to slowly simmer on low flame for 5 mintues.
  • Add in the mussels, scallops and shrimp and cover. Allow the pot to simmer for 10 minutes until the mussels are open.
  • Serve with the bread to soak up the sauce in a deep bowl and enjoy!

FETTUCCINE WITH SHRIMP, SCALLOPS AND MUSSELS



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Categories     Pasta     Sauté     Steam     Basil     Mussel     Scallop     Shrimp     Thyme     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons plus 1 cup chopped fresh basil
4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 pound mussels, scrubbed, debearded
1 cup water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise, slice crosswise
1 yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
8 ounces sea scallops
1 pound fettuccine

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.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS IN WINE SAUCE



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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this shrimp and scallops dish that is ready in just 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 pound uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails peeled
1 pound sea scallops, cut in half
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic, onions, carrots and parsley in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and firm and scallops are white.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

EASY SHRIMP AND SCALLOP IN WHITE WINE SAUCE



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I finally managed to get Aunt Barb to divulge her recipe! Serve with rice or a nice crusty bread to dip in the tasty sauce. PLEASE NOTE: When adding chicken base, it must be low salt or salt free (depending on your own tastes)...or recipe will be very salty.

Provided by Lambkyns

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces shrimp (small)
6 ounces scallops (small)
1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chicken base (LOW SALT or SALT FREE)
3 tablespoons butter
pepper (to taste)
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons dried parsley (can use fresh)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium/high heat.
  • Add garlic and onions.
  • Stir constantly for 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp and scallops.
  • Continue stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add wine, basil, red pepper, chicken base.
  • Allow to simmer 2 minutes.
  • when cooked the shrimp will turn pink and the scallops will be opaque.
  • Add butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and grated cheese.
  • Toss with rice.
  • (Any extra juices/sauce may be used for dipping bread).

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
  • Use fresh seafood: The fresher your seafood, the better your dish will taste. If you can, buy your seafood from a reputable fishmonger or seafood market.
  • Don't overcook the seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and chewy.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The wine you use in this dish will make a big difference in the flavor. Choose a dry white wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. For example, you could add some chopped tomatoes or bell peppers to the sauce, or you could use a different type of seafood, such as lobster or crab.

Conclusion:

This shrimp, scallops, and mussels in a basil wine sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also relatively easy to make, so it is a great option for home cooks of all levels. Serve this dish with a side of rice or pasta, and enjoy!

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