Buddy’s Scallops and Jumbo Shrimp (Langoustines)

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Made this for Zoey one time with lemon risotto and it has been a staple ever since (I was even asked to make this as Zoey’s birthday dinner rather than going to a restaurant…

Preheat oven: warm
Serves: 4
Ingredients:

 

  • King Scallops (3-4 per person)
  • Langoustines | Jumbo Shrimp(2 per person)
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • Fresh ginger
  • 1 fresh red chili
  • Olive oil
Directions:

 

  1. Mince garlic, ginger, chili olive oil and a pinch of salt in a food processor until puréed
  2. Toss mixture with Langoustines and Scallops and put in refrigerator for a few hours
  3. Heat a large frying pan in the oven with a tsp of olive oil until hot
  4. add in the langoustines
  5. Fry for approx. 2 minutes until pink in color on both sides (place on warming plate in the oven while scallops are prepared.
  6. Add the scallops. Check every minute or so to see if they’ve started to brown. Flip when the underside is a soft golden color.
  7. Remove from heat when the second side is the same golden color.
  8. Plate and serve immediately

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