Y’all, let me tell you about this mouthwatering Florida-inspired seafood pasta that’ll have your dinner guests thinking you’re running a five-star restaurant out of your kitchen! As a Florida girl who loves mixing coastal flavors with comfort food, this recipe is my absolute go-to when I want to impress.
This Citrus-Kissed Shrimp and Scallop Linguine with Florida Orange Butter Sauce is pure magic, honey! Trust me, your taste buds are about to go on vacation. 🌴
What You’ll Need:
– 1 pound fresh large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 pound sea scallops
– 1 pound linguine
– 4 tablespoons butter (don’t you dare skimp on this!)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– Zest and juice of 2 Florida oranges
– 1 cup white wine (pour yourself a glass while cooking – you deserve it!)
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– Fresh basil and parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Red pepper flakes (optional, but live a little!)
Listen up, because here’s how the magic happens:
1. Start by getting your pasta water boiling. Add enough salt to make it taste like the ocean – I’m serious!
1. While that’s happening, pat those beautiful scallops and shrimp dry (seriously, get them as dry as your ex’s texts). Season with salt and pepper.
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1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until it’s foamy. Sear those scallops for about 2-3 minutes each side until they’re golden brown. Set aside and try not to eat them all before dinner!
1. In the same pan (hello, flavor town!), cook your shrimp until they’re pink and perfectly curled. Remove and set aside with your scallops.
1. Now for the sauce that’ll make you famous: Add remaining butter and garlic to the pan. Once fragrant, pour in that wine (the one you haven’t finished drinking), orange zest, and juice. Let it reduce by half while you’re vibing to your favorite cooking playlist.
1. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer until it’s thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
1. Toss in your cooked linguine, seafood, and fresh herbs. Give it a good stir and season to taste.
Y’all, when I tell you this dish is a game-changer… 🔥
Plate it up with some extra herbs on top, maybe a twist of orange, and prepare for the compliments to roll in! This is the kind of meal that’ll have your family fighting over the leftovers (if there are any!).
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And remember, cooking is all about having fun and adding your own flair. If you need me, I’ll be over here dreaming up more Florida-inspired recipes while sipping on what’s left of that white wine! 😉✨
