Poached Shrimp and Sautéed Scallops

Name: Poached Shrimp and Sautéed Scallops
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 4-6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. black peppercorns; 6 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 lemon, halved; Salt; 2 dozen head-on, shell-on large shrimp; 4 tbsp. butter; 1 lb. bay scallops; 2 sprigs of curly parsley and cilantro for garnish

Serves
serves 4-6

JAMES OSELAND

This Russian preparation is a delightful and simple dish of scallops and shrimp.

Ingredients

1 tbsp. black peppercorns
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 lemon, halved
Salt
2 dozen head-on, shell-on large shrimp
4 tbsp. butter
1 lb. bay scallops
2 sprigs of curly parsley and cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1

In a medium pot, combine 2½ qts. water, black peppercorns, garlic, and lemons. Season generously with salt. Bring water to a boil and lower heat to medium; simmer for 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; season with salt to taste. Cook until just cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Transfer scallops to a platter, arrange shrimp on top, and garnish with curly parsley and cilantro.

In a medium pot, combine 2½ qts. water, black peppercorns, garlic, and lemons. Season generously with salt. Bring water to a boil and lower heat to medium; simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes. Drain.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; season with salt to taste. Cook until just cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Transfer scallops to a platter, arrange shrimp on top, and garnish with curly parsley and cilantro.