Dinner: Angel Hair with Shrimp and Scallops

A quick midweek entrée when you want something a little special: fresh seafood and tender zucchini cooked with garlic and white wine, then tossed with a delicate pasta.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Angel Hair with Shrimp and Scallops

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

salt
8 oz. angel-hair pasta or capellini
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 small zucchini
8 oz. medium shrimp
8 oz. sea scallops
1 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 bottle clam juice
3/4 c. fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat; add angel hair and cook as label directs.
Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add zucchini and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Transfer zucchini to large serving bowl; set aside.
In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add shrimp, scallops, lemon peel, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook 3 minutes or just until seafood turns opaque throughout, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring. Transfer mixture to bowl with zucchini.
Add wine and clam juice to skillet; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 minutes, stirring. Pour liquid over seafood mixture.
Drain angel hair. Add angel hair and parsley to bowl with seafood mixture and toss well to coat.

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