Scallop And Mushroom Stuffed Shells Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 16-20 jumbo pasta shells
 Tomato1 Medium, diced
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Scallops8 Ounce
 Shiitake mushrooms8 Ounce
 Onion1 Small, diced
 1 sprig thyme (1/4 tsp. dry)
 3 tbsp. chopped shallots or onions
 Olive oil1 Teaspoon (Sauce)
 Sprig of thyme (dash of dry)
 Whole peppercorns6 To taste (Sauce)
 Pinch of saffron
 White wine1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Sauce)
 Brandy1/8 Cup (16 tbs) (Sauce)
 Chicken or fish stock1 Cup (16 tbs) (Sauce)
 Flour1/2 Tablespoon (Sauce)
 Soft butter1 Tablespoon (Sauce)

Directions

Cook in boiling water until al dente (firm to the bite).
Drain, rinse, and set aside.
Set aside.
Heat in skillet.
Saute scallops in oil briefly.
Drain and set aside to cool.
Dice.
Chop coarsely.
Set aside.
Heat in skillet.
Saute in oil until onion is soft.
Add along with mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are soft.
Drain and set aside to cool.
Add diced tomato and diced scallops and combine.
Fill pasta shells and place in baking dish.Combine ingredients and cook for 2 minutes.
Add, turn up heat, and boil until liquid is reduced by half, approx 3 minutes.
Add and simmer over moderate heat for about 5 minutes.
Mix until a smooth paste forms.
Add to above sauce and cook for 1 minute, until sauce has thickened.
Strain sauce.
Pour over cannelloni, cover, and bake for approx 20 minutes or until hot.
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