Scallop and Shrimp Pasta Salad
| 1 cFrozen peas; rinsed and |
| Black Pepper; freshly ground |
| 1/2 cMinced purple onion |
| 1 lbMedium-sized raw shrimp; |
| 1/2 cOlive oil (best quality) |
| 4 tbFresh Lemon Juice |
| 1/2 cPitted and sliced ripe |
| 1/2 cDiced sweet red pepper (if |
| 3 -(up to) |
| 1/8 -(up to) |
| 1/4 -(up to) |
| 1 lbBay scallops; rinsed |
| 1/2 lbShell shape pasta |
| 1/4 cBasil pur?e (see |
| Salt to taste |
Scallop and Shrimp Pasta Salad Preparation
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, drop in shrimp (before shelling and deveining) and scallops. Cook 1 minute, then drain immediately. Bring a second pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the pasta and cook until tender. Drain. Toss pasta and seafood, that has been shelled and deveined, in large bowl. Add the peas, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and basil pur?e. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss well. Mound the salad on a serving platter over lettuce leaves and scatter the olives over it. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate. Allow the salad to return to room temperature before serving. Basil Pur?e: Process or blend 7 cups of washed and dried fresh basil leaves with 3 to 4 Tablespoons olive oil. Cover and refrigerate, or freeze. Yield: 6 servings. NANCY EAKIN DICKINS (MRS. ROBERT D., JR.) From
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