Linguine With Shrimp And Clam Sauce Recipe

Linguine With Shrimp And Clam Sauce is an easy to prepare side dish recipe which cannot just escape your guest's attention. Try this amazingly delicious Linguine With Shrimp And Clam Sauce, you will surely love to talk about with us.

Summary

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Ingredients

 2 dozen cherrystone or littleneck clams, shucked, with liquid reserved
 Water
 1/2 pound medium-sized shrimp
 1 8-ounce package linguine
 Dry sherry1 Tablespoon
 Butter/Margarine3 Tablespoon
 3 tablespoons olive or salad oil
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), thinly sliced
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, minced
 Salt To Taste

Directions

1. Dice clams; set aside. Clam liquid may besandy at times; let liquid stand awhile in small bowl until sand settles to bottom. Then, carefully pour liquid into measuring cup, discarding sand in bottom. Add water to clam liquid if necessary to make 1 cup; set aside.
2. Shell and devein shrimp; reserve shells. Cut shrimp into small pieces.
3. In saucepot, prepare linguine as label directs; drain. Return to saucepot; keep warm.
4. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan over high heat, heat clam liquid, shrimp shells, and sherry to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove shrimp shells; discard. Pour mixture into small bowl; set aside.
5. To same saucepan, add butter or margarine, olive oil, and garlic; cook over medium-low heat until garlic is lightly browned. With slotted spoon, remove garlic; discard. Stir in clam-liquid mixture, clams, and shrimp; over high heat, heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Add parsley; cook 1 minute. Add salt to taste. Serve sauce over linguine.
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