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Calabrian Shrimp and Scallops

Looking for an amazing Calabrian recipe that uses Calabrian peppers? This recipe for Calabrian shrimp and scallops is so flavorful and easy!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 561kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Calabrian peppers in oil more or less to taste
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme crushed between fingers lightly
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 3 cups chicken or seafood stock
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound scallops side muscle removed
  • 1½ cups dry orzo
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Lemon-Parsley Oil

Instructions

Prepare the Peppers:

  • Transfer the Calabrian peppers to a food processor and pulse until a paste forms. Set aside.

Cook the Aromatics:

  • Heat the oil in a wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the yellow onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until it just begins to soften.
  • Add the garlic and dry thyme and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter into the garlic. Once frothy, Add the Calabrian chili paste and cook for 1 minute more.

Simmer the Broth:

  • Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes until thickened. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the Orzo:

  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Shrimp and Scallops:

  • Once the broth has simmered, cook the shrimp and scallops. Bring the broth to a bubbling simmer.
  • Pat the scallops and shrimp dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Add them to the broth. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Turn off the heat.

Prepare the Parsley-Lemon Oil:

  • While the scallops and shrimp cook, prepare the oil. Combine the extra virgin olive oil with the lemon juice and zest. Add the parsley and season with flaky sea salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside. You may have some additional oil; reserve it for another use!

To Serve:

  • Divide the orzo between bowls. Ladle the broth and seafood on top. Drizzle with the lemon-parsley oil. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 1573mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 26mg
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