CREAMY SCALLOPS & SHRIMP

Sometimes I can't make up my mind if I want scallops or shrimp over pasta. I love sun-dried tomatoes in anything and this was a hit with my husband.

6 sea scallops
12 large shrimp peeled and deveined

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 T avocado oil or light olive oil

1 large clove garlic, pressed or minced

½ t red pepper flakes

1 cup clam nectar

1 cup cream or half-and-half

½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced

½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Rinse scallops and shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel.

Season them generously with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the scallops on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden.

Remove to a plate and set aside.

Cook the shrimp on each side for 2 minutes, until pink.

Remove to the plate with the scallops.

Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook about 1 minute.

Add the clam nectar, cream or half-and-half, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmigiano.

Stir to combine, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Return scallops and shrimp to skillet and gently stir to combine and simmer another minute.

Serve with pasta or with crusty bread and a green salad.

Serves 2 as a main course