Shrimp & Scallop Stroganoff

Shrimp & Scallop Stroganoff (Over Fettuccini)

Leigh found this recipe in a Good Housekeeping magazine back in the 80’s and recently recycled it (2022). It’s just as good today as it was back in the day!

Shrimp & Scallops Stroganoff

A scrumptious seafood spectacular, the combination of shrimp, scallops and mushrooms with the creaminess of the sour cream make for special kind of stroganoff!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Keyword Seafood, Stroganoff, Shrimp, Scallops
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 People
Author Thomas

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. large shrimp shelled, deveined, rinsed & patted dry
  • 1 lb. sea scallops rinsed & patted dry
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp dry sherry
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1 tbsp chicken broth
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley minced

Instructions

  • Shell and devein shrimp, rinse with cold water. Rinse scallops to remove sand from crevices.  Pat shrimp and scallops dry with paper towels.  Slice mushrooms.
  • Ina 12-inch skillet over medium high heat, in 2 T hot butter, cook shrimp and scallops, stirring frequently until pink and tender about 5 min.  With slotted spoon removed shrimp and scallops to bowl.
  • To drippings in skillet add 1 more T hot butter, mushrooms and sherry.  Cook, stirring frequently until mushrooms are tender.
  • In cup, stir flour, pepper bouillon and 1 cup water until blended.  Stir into mushrooms.  Cook mushroom mixture stirring constantly until sauce boils and slightly thickens.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream.  Return shrimp and scallops to skillet and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until shrimp and scallops are hot (don’t boil). 
  • Pour mixture into serving bowl and garnish with parsley. 
  • Can also be served over your favorite pasta.

Shrimp Curry w/ Snap Peas & Water Chestnuts

Shrimp Curry w/ Snap Peas & Water Chestnuts

It’s January, which means it’s time for resolutions! For me, it is trying to be healthier and lose a few pounds. A few years back Leigh and I we planning a trip to Hawaii and I wanted to slim down from the holidays. The Daniel Plan was a pretty popular book at the time and this recipe for Shrimp Curry w/ Snap Peas & Water Chestnuts was one of the regular dishes we enjoyed through the winter months. I know, you haven’t seen any posts from me that one would consider healthy, but this one is and it’s very tasty with a nice kick from the curry. Still, it’s not over the top and is pretty low in calories. Also, preparing this dish is easy and straight forward. So, let’s get started and I hope you enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 2 Pounds shrimp (medium sized), peeled and deveined
  • 1 Pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 1/2 Cup water chestnuts
  • 1 Cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Sea salt, dash/pinch
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch

Preparation

  • In a large skillet or wok heat coconut oil over medium heat.
  • Add curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add shrimp and sugar snap peas and cook about 2 minutes.
  • Add water chestnuts, coconut milk, lime juice and salt.
  • Whisk in cornstarch until fully dissolved and sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

This dish can be served over cooked brown rice or quinoa, but we usually just eat it by itself. Got to watch those extra calories….without rice or quinoa it is about 350 calories per serving.

I hope that you enjoy this healthy and tasty dish!