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Seafood Piccata

Shrimp, scallops and crabmeat sauteed in a white wine and lemon sauce and tossed with hot cooked pasta shells. Every time I cook for a large group, this is requested. Great tasting and really simple to make!

Ingredients

    • 1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
    • 6 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
    • ¾ cup minced green onions
    • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
    • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
    • 1 pound bay scallops
    • 1 pound crabmeat
    • 2 cups dry white wine
    • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • ½ cup butter
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil, add pasta shells, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute mushrooms, green onions, and garlic until tender. Stir in shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat. Cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink. Stir in wine, lemon juice, and butter; cook until heated through.
  3. Toss pasta with seafood sauce and parsley.