Ingredients
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16 large sea scallops
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24 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
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3/4 lb mixed mushrooms (incl. Oyster, chanterelle, cremini)
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
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4 shallots (thinly sliced)
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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3 heads frisee (washed, may substitute curly endive)
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salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Season the scallops and shrimp with freshly ground pepper and set aside.
- In a 12 inch non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil until smoking.
- Place the scallops in and DO NOT move them.
- Allow them to cook until crisp and golden brown, unmoved on same side for 5 to 6 minutes.
- In a 14 inch saute pan, heat remaining olive oil over high heat until smoking.
- Add shallots and saute until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Slice the mushrooms into 1/4 inch slices and add them to the saute pan.
- Toss 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Add the shrimp.
- Add the vinegar and turn shrimp until they are pink.
- Then add the frisee or endive.
- Toss quickly, season with salt and pepper to taste, and divide among 2 dinner plates.
- Without turning the scallops, remove scallops and arrange 8 on each plate.
- Drizzle with olive oil and serve.