Ingredients

  • 1 lb linguini
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 12 x scallops
  • 10 x shrimp - (26 to 30 count) peeled, deveined
  • 8 x clams
  • 1/3 c. Garlic Lemon Butter (see below)
  • 4 c. Marinara Sauce (see below)
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley plus
  • 1 tsp minced fresh parsley
  • 1 stk butter room temperature
  • 2 tsp crushed garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 8 1/2 ounce diced yellow onions
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (6 lbs 4 ounce)
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 1/8 tsp dry oregano leaves
  • 1 1/4 tsp dry basil leaves
  • 1 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 whl bay leaf

Method

  • Cook linguini 8 to 10 min; drain well.
  • Rinse and fold in vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  • Place Garlic Lemon Butter in a large saute/fry pan over medium-high heat.
  • When butter begins to sizzle, add in shrimp, scallops and clams and saute/fry for 5 min.
  • Place Marinara Sauce in the pan and bring sauce to a boil.
  • Stir well to ensure even heating of all the ingredients.
  • Add in linguini and toss till noodles are well covered with sauce.
  • Continue to cook for additional 2 min.
  • Pour pasta into a large bowl and sprinkle proportionately with Parmesan cheese and parsley to garnish.
  • For Garlic Lemon Butter: Place butter in mixing bowl; cream with electric mixer.
  • Add in garlic and lemon juice, continue mixing till smooth.
  • Cover and chill till needed.
  • For Marinara Sauce: In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat till warm.
  • Add in onions.
  • Cook, stirring frequently till onions start to become limp and are clear, about 5 min.
  • Add in garlic; cook 2 min, stirring constantly.
  • Add in remaining ingredients to saucepan, stir well.
  • Bring sauce to boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered for 30 min.
  • Once cooked, remove bay leaf.
  • (Makes 3 qts)
  • This recipe yields 4 servings.
  • NOTES : From Bennigan's International Cookbook - "Escape From the Everyday Cookbook"