Seashells pasta

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsCalamari; cleaned
½poundsSea scallops
½poundsShrimp; peeled & deveined
1cupCelery; diced 1/4\"
½cupExtra-virgin olive oil
1teaspoonLemon zest; finely grated
6teaspoonsFresh lemon juice
2teaspoonsGarlic; minced
½cupFresh basil leaves; coarsely torn
2tablespoonsCoarsely ground black pepper
8ouncesUncooked medium-sized pasta shells

Directions

Cut the calamari sacs into ¼ inch rings. Trim the tenacles, halving any long ones. Quarter the scallops and cut the shrimp into thirds.

Cook the calamari in boiling salted water for 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.

Cook the scallops and the shrimp together in boiling salted water for 1 minute. Drain and add to the calamari.

Add the celery, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, basil and parsley.

Season with salt and pepper.

Shortly before serving, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the shells according to package directions. Drain and toss with the seafood sauce. Serve immediately.

Serves 4. Per serving: 663 calories, 51g carbohydrates, 44g protein, 31g fat,

369 mg cholesterol.

* Since we don't prepare calamari every day, it's a good idea to taste-test as it cooks so that it doesn't get overdone and become rubbery. Look for medium- sized pasta shells for this recipe.

Published in Parade Magazine 4/26/98 Typed and Busted by Carriej999@...

Recipe by: Sheila Lukins

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Carriej999<Carriej999@...> on Apr 26, 1998