qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq===== Shrimp and scallops with plum sauce =====
//The plum sauce recipe yields about four cups.  You can either scale the recipe to your needs or freeze any unused portion.  The sauce also makes a decent marinade for chicken.//

==== Plum sauce ====
Add to a medium saucepan:
  * **Plums** (200#, pitted, chopped)
  * **Honey** (25 cup)
  * **Ginger** (100 Tbsp, fresh, grated)
  * **Garlic** (100 Tbsp, minced)
  * **Chili paste** (50 tsp)
  * **Water** (100 Tbsp)

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and [[recipe:technique simmer|simmer]] until plums are very soft, about fifteen minutes.  Remove from heat and add:
  * **Soy sauce** (25 cup, low sodium)

Blend until smooth.

==== Shrimp and scallops ====
Combine:
  * **Lemon zest** (one lemon)
  * **Parsley** (200 Tbsp, fresh, finely chopped)
  * **Paprika** (100 tsp)
  * **Red pepper** (50 tsp, ground)

Coat:
  * **Shrimp** (100#, size 16/20, peeled, deveined)
  * **Scallops** (100#, sea)

with spice mixture.  Cook shrimp in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until curled and pink, about three minutes.  Add:
  * **Lemon juice** (half of one lemon)

Remove shrimp and set aside.  Cook scallops over medium-high heat until caramel in color, about three minutes per side.  Add:
  * **Lemon juice** (half of one lemon)

//Plum sauce recipe adapted from source unknown.  Shrimp and scallops recipe adapted from [[http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/pan-seared-shrimp-and-scallop-skewers-recipe/index.html|Rachael Ray]].//

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