The Perfect Date Night Recipe
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- September 26, 2023
You do not have to go out to enjoy a special night with your special someone. You can enjoy the cosy evening in the comfort of your home, away from the noise and, most certainly, away from the gaze of strangers. All you need to do is whip up a romantic delicacy that complements the romantic evening. Now, in case you are unsure what dish to make, here is the perfect date night recipe to help spice up the moment.
Seafood Pasta Recipe
With a prep time of 5 minutes and a total cook time of 30 minutes, this dish always makes the highlight for every date night, as the preparation process has a way of making the couples draw closer to each other because it takes them on a romantic escapade to Italy. It is a mixture of fun and love with a sprinkle of deliciousness.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp butter
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb scallops, patted dry
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c milk
3/4 c low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 c chopped tomatoes
1/4 c freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1/2 c lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Following the cooking directions in the package of the spaghetti product you will be using, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dante. Then drain out the water and set aside.
Step 2
Over medium heat, melt the butter in a large skillet. After that, add in your shrimp and scallops, then season with salt and pepper. Cook each side for 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Pour your shallot and garlic into the skillet and cook until soft and fragrant.
Add shallot and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Step 4
Add in milk, broth, parmesan, tomatoes, and parsley, then season with salt (do not use all the parsley and parmesan; save some for garnishing). Simmer all for 3 minutes.
Step 5
Add the shrimp and scallops you had aside, and toss them all together until well combined. Then squeeze in lemon juice.
Step 6
Pour in your cooked spaghetti and toss until fully coated.
Step 7
Garnish with parsley, and serve with parmesan.
Enjoy!
Ijeoma Ezeanyika
