Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 pound sea scallops
  • 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less, to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less, to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach

Instruction

  • Rinse scallops and shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel.  Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Cook scallops first – Cook scallops on each side for approximately 2-1/2 minutes, or until browned.  Transfer to a plate.
  • Add more olive oil to the skillet if necessary and cook shrimp – Cook for about 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides.  Transfer to the plate with the cooked scallops and set aside.
  • Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
  • Add broth, cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.  Stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 3-4 minutes.  Add spinach and continue to simmer until spinach is wilted and sauce is slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Return shrimp and scallops to skillet and serve topped with cream sauce.
  • Optional:  serve over cooked pasta, if desired.