linguine w/ scallops & shrimp in thai green curry

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

A delicious Thai dish from Gourmet, December 2000.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For linguine w/ scallops & shrimp in thai green curry

  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1
    hot red chili pepper, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 3
    green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided
  • 1 lb
    sea scallops
  • 3/4 lb
    large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 14 oz
    unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp
    thai green curry paste
  • 1/4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    asian fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 12 oz
    linguine
  • 1/2 c
    fresh cilantro, chopped

How To Make linguine w/ scallops & shrimp in thai green curry

  • 1
    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chili and white parts of scallions, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  • 2
    Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • 3
    Pat scallops and shrimp dry separately and season with salt.
  • 4
    Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook scallops until browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side (scallops will be almost cooked through).
  • 5
    Transfer scallops to a bowl with slotted spoon and sauté shrimp in same skillet, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • 6
    Add shrimp to scallops.
  • 7
    Add coconut milk, curry paste, broth, brown sugar, fish sauce, and lime juice to skillet, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • 8
    Meanwhile, cook linguine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain in a colander.
  • 9
    Stir scallops and shrimp with any liquid in bowl into sauce in skillet and heat to boiling.
  • 10
    Reduce heat and simmer until scallops and shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • 11
    Transfer seafood to a clean bowl with slotted spoon and add linguine and cilantro to sauce in skillet, tossing to coat.
  • 12
    Divide pasta and sauce among 4 bowls.
  • 13
    Top with seafood and sprinkle with scallion greens and chili mixture.

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