Sample 10-Minute Recipes

Shrimp and Scallops with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Spinach

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz shitake mushrooms, sliced
8 oz fresh spinach
1 cup chopped asparagus
1 tbsp. pine nuts
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
8 oz. large sea scallops, washed and halved
8 oz. medium precooked shrimp
1 tbsp. capers (optional)
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tbsp. lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add half the garlic and pine nuts and saute for 1 minute.
3. Add other vegetables, except tomatoes, and saute for two more minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Add remaining oil and garlic to skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and shrimp and quickly saute for 2-4 minutes or until no longer pink.
5. Add capers, sherry, lime juice, basil, salt and pepper and saute for another 2 minutes.
6. Return vegetables to skillet. Add tomatoes and mix well. Reduce to a simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Makes 2-3 serving
A wonderful young lady actually made this for me on our first date. It was DELicious! To save yourself time, buy the sliced mushrooms and garlic that is already peeled. I buy a huge jar of fresh garlic at Costco and it lasts for quite some time.

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