Digby Scallops and Clams Sauteed in Canadian Whiskey

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 0
Digby Scallops and Clams Sauteed in Canadian Whiskey
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 medium tomatoes , peeled , seeded and diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chives
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 small leeks , chopped
15 scallops
20 clams , shucked , strain and reserve juices or 20 fish stock
2 cups chanterelle mushrooms
1/4 cup whiskey ( Canadian whisky )
1/4 cup white wine
3 tablespoons creme fraiche
salt
fresh black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
484
Sugar
4g
Fat
28g
Digby Scallops and Clams Sauteed in Canadian Whiskey is a delectable seafood dish that's perfect for a special occasion. Fresh scallops and clams are sautéed in garlic and leeks, then simmered in Canadian whiskey and white wine. The resulting sauce is rich and flavorful, with hints of the whiskey and wine complementing the natural sweetness of the seafood. Topped with sautéed tomatoes and chives, this recipe is sure to impress your guests. Even better, it's surprisingly easy to make!

Instructions

1.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet and saute the diced tomato and chives for 2 minutes.
2.Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
3.Heat another tablespoon of olive oil and butter in the skillet over medium heat.
4.Add garlic and leeks, saute for 2 minutes.
5.Rinse scallops and clams in cold water, pat dry and add to the skillet with the mushrooms.
6.Cook for 2 minutes before adding whiskey and white wine.
7.Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the clams have opened up.
8.Remove from heat and discard any unopened clams.
9.Mix in reserved clam juice, creme fraiche, salt and black pepper.
10.Serve hot with the tomato topping.

PROS

The scallops and clams are cooked to perfection and the whiskey adds a great depth of flavor.

This dish is perfect for a fancy dinner party with friends and family.

CONS

The dish can be expensive to make and may require some advanced preparation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scallops are a great source of protein, B vitamins and minerals, with a low calorie count.
Clams are also rich in protein and minerals like iron and zinc.
Mushrooms provide antioxidants and vitamins like B12 and D.
Tomatoes are loaded with nutrients like vitamin C, K and potassium.
The garlic, chives and leeks have anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties.

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