Pan Seared Shrimp and Scallop Skewers (Rachael Ray) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
8 (6 to 8-inch) bamboo skewers |
16 jumbo deveined, peeled shrimp |
16 sea scallops |
salt and pepper |
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/3 palmful |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, eyeball it |
1 lemon zested and juiced |
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley, a handful |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan |
Directions:
1. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium high to high heat.
2. On bamboo skewers, thread 4 shrimp on 4 skewers, 4 scallops on each of 4 skewers. Season both shrimp and scallop skewers with salt and pepper on both sides. Combine paprika, crushed pepper, lemon zest and parsley in a small dish. Sprinkle combined herbs and spices over shrimp and rub. Add a 1/2 a turn of the pan of extra virgin olive oil, (1 1/2 teaspoons), to the hot skillet and sear the shrimps 3 minutes on each side or until curled and pink. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the pan and remove to a warm platter. Return pan to the heat and add remaining oil. Cook scallops 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until caramel in color. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over the pan and transfer skewers to serving platter along side shrimp.
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