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Spicy Shrimp and Scallops
Light and healthy Spicy Shrimp and Scallops - an easy-to-make dish loaded with juicy shrimp, plump scallops, sweet peppers and tomatoes cooked in a simmering sauce.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dish
Servings:
6
servings
Author:
Joanie Zisk
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
yellow onion
, chopped
1
red pepper
, diced (seeds and stem removed)
1
yellow pepper
, diced (seeds and stem removed)
3
cloves
garlic
, minced
28
ounce
can tomatoes
, diced
1
pound
shrimp
, shelled and deveined
1/2
pound
bay scallops
1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt
1/2
teaspoon
dried oregano
1/2
teaspoon
smoked paprika
1/4
teaspoon
dried chili flakes
(add more if you want it more spicy)
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the chopped onion and diced peppers and cook over medium heat, stirring until softened, 8 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
Pour in the contents of the can of diced tomatoes along with the juices.
Add the shrimp and scallops to the pan.
Stir in the salt, oregano, smoked paprika and chili flakes.
Taste and add extra salt if needed.
Serve over rice or pasta.