Title: Steamed Shrimp and Scallops W/ginger, Basil And Orange
Categories: Seafood Check
Yield: 4 Servings

2		Oranges
8	lg	Scallops
8	md	Shrimp peeled and deveined
2	ts	Ginger peeled and grated
2	tb	Basil, chopped
5	tb	Olive oil
		Salt and pepper to taste
2	c	White wine
1	ts	Shallot, chopped
1	tb	Sherry vinegar

Zest, peel, and quarter the oranges. Place the scallops and shrimp in a bamboo steamer. Add the ginger, basil, orange zest, 2 tbs of the olive oil, and a dash of salt and pepper. In a steamer pan or a skillet that will accommodate the bamboo steamer, place the white wine, chopped shallot, and orange slices. Bring the mixture to a boil and steam the shrimp and scallops over it for about 5 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through.

Serve with a green salad dressed with 1 tbs sherry wine vinegar and the remaining 3 tbs olive oil.

Vincent's Cookbook by Vincent Guerithault ISBN 0-89815-566-5 pg 110

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