Scallops And Shiitake Pasta

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced
• 1 pound scallops
• 1/2 cup dry sherry (or dry white wine)
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill (or 1 tspn dill weed)
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces pasta cooked, drained

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In non-stick skillet, heat half of the oil and butter over high heat. Add mushrooms; saute until tender. Remove and reserve.

Heat remaining oil and butter in skillet; add scallops; cook until opaque, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon; reserve.

Add sherry, lemon peel, and dill to juices in skillet, cook to reduce by about 1/3. Stir in cream and cheese, heating to melt cheese. Return mushrooms and scallops to skillet, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over hot pasta. Garnish with sprigs of dill, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.