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Linguine With Scallops And Snow Peas In A Saffron Sauce

Type: Fish, Pasta, Shellfish
Courses: Main Course

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb 227g / 8ozSea scallops
1/2 lb 227g / 8ozSquid ink linguine
1/2 lb 227g / 8ozSnow peas
  Saffron Sauce
1/2 cup 46g / 1.6ozFinely-minced shallots
1/2 cup 118mlDry white wine
1 tablespoon 15mlHeavy cream - (to 2)
1   Cold butter - (to 2) - cut into pieces
1   Saffron threads
  Fresh lemon juice - to taste
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground white pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

For the Saffron Sauce: In a heavy saucepan combine shallots and white wine. Reduce to 2 tablespoons and then add saffron threads and 1 to 2 tablespoons of cream. Place pan over high heat and whisk in butter a piece at a time, adding the next piece before the last one has completely melted, stirring comstantly. Do not allow mixture to boil. Add fresh lemon juice and salt and white pepper to taste.

Place scallops in a steamer over simmering water and steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add snow peas and steam 1 minute more. Transfer linguine to a plate, top with scallops and snow peas and top with sauce.

This recipe yields ?? servings.

Source:
PASTA MONDAY TO FRIDAY with Michele Urvater - (Show # PS-6504) - from - the TV FOOD NETWORK

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