Delicious Disney…….Grilled Shrimp and Seared Scallop Pasta

Grilled Shrimp and Seared Scallop Pasta

Well, it’s time for another Disney dining recipe review. Like so many Disney pleasures, the appearance, the presentation, and the final product are soooo much more than the individual parts. We have had those Disney adventures that we really enjoy, but when they are over, we say to ourselves…if they’d have just done this or if they could tweak that….it would make the experience just that much better, individual preferences for sure. The Grilled Shrimp and Seared Scallop Linguine are all of the above. The final presentation is gorgeous, stacked high noodles with a crown of green spinach, dusted with Parmesan, surrounded by some special gifts from the sea. I’d call the recipe as written a quick and easy version, but it can definitely be turned into a gourmet dinner with some minor modifications.

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Serves 4

8 ounces linguine

2 cups favorite spaghetti sauce

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

5 tablespoons butter, divided

2 cups fresh spinach

coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper

12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined last tail segment on

12 large scallops

Cook the linguine according the package directions (I would recommend to have the pasta on the al dente side so it will soak up some of the sauce); drain and mix with spaghetti sauce. Keep warm.

In a large skillet, saute’ garlic in 2 tablespoons butter until golden; add spinach (I doubled the amount of spinach because it really wilts down) and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.

Heat remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add the shrimp and scallops (my scallops were huge so I started with them), and cook about 3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and the scallops are white, turning once. (I know the shrimp are not grilled but this how the recipe reads)

Top the pasta with cooked spinach, and serve with shrimp and scallops arranged around the pasta.

We do have some suggestion to improve on the recipe…..the sauce, “fresh is best”. Rather than “just” a can of store bought spaghetti sauce, ramp it up with fresh basil, oregano, or any other fresh Italian herb or spice. More garlic- absolutely. It never hurts to add more spinach (with maybe a touch of bacon), especially a good way for the little mer-kids to get their greens. It’s also neat way to get kids to eat seafood…who can resist spaghetti. Make sure all the ingredients come together at the same time, and serve immediately. A little crushed red pepper and some tasty extra virgin olive oil over the top also help to turn good into Fantastic.

Yummy garlic bread and fresh garden salad as sides, and now we have a fabulous meal.