[Dottore]

Originally posted by tabs
I've gotten bored cooking the same old thing..So I have been going through the file of recipes that I have been cutting outa the newspaper for the past 20 years or so. everyonce in awhile a real winner comes along....and here is one of them.

Linguine with Scallops and Lime Cream Sauce.

2 tblespns of Butter melted in a Saute Pan
2 Tblspns of Minced Shallots
6 to 8 Mushrooms sliced

saute until soft and liquid evaporated

Add

1 lg Tblspn of flour
1/4 cup fresh lime Juice
3/4 Cup White Wine
1 Cup Whipping Cream
1 tspn of Sugar

Simmer till thickened and reduced a bit

1 lb of Linguine Cook

2 Tblspoons of Olive Oil
1 1/2 Lbs of Sea Scallops

Heat oil and Sear Scallops untill centers are opaque

Salt and Pepper the whole mess to taste

Mix Linguine with Sauce, reserve a bit of the sauce
add Scallops and drizzle remaining sauce over the top.

Tarragon ...sprinkle a bit over the top

U can add some Parma Cheese if U like


This recipe is so quick and easy, that it will be done by the time the noodles are cooked. If U serve this to guests you will look like a real gourmet chef.

That is a massive infusion of calories!