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Poaching is an excellent way to cook seafood, since the cooking liquid makes a flavorful base for sauce. This recipe features a French technique called monter au beurre (to mount with butter), whereby chilled butter is whisked into the cooking liquid at the last minute to ensure a satiny sauce.

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2002

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Recipe Summary

Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add leek and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add wine and broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in shrimp and scallops; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes or until shrimp and scallops are done.

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  • Remove shrimp and scallops from pan with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Bring broth mixture to a boil; cook 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add butter, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in chopped tomato and remaining ingredients.

  • Divide shrimp and scallops evenly among 4 soup bowls; spoon 3/4 cup broth mixture into each bowl.

Nutrition Facts

287 calories; calories from fat 29%; fat 9.3g; saturated fat 4.1g; mono fat 2.8g; poly fat 1.2g; protein 34g; carbohydrates 10.8g; fiber 1.3g; cholesterol 173mg; iron 3.3mg; sodium 817mg; calcium 93mg.
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