Prawns & Scallops recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsCardero's RestaurantPrawns & Scallops Recipe

Prawns & Scallops Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

sautéed farro, quinoa, spinach, tomatoes, lemon caper butter.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Grains

Vegetables

Sauce

Method

Cooking the Grains

  1. 1

    Cook the Farro and Quinoa

    In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add farro and quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Sautéing the Vegetables and Seafood

  1. 2

    Sauté Spinach and Tomatoes

    In a large skillet, melt half the butter over medium heat. Add spinach and tomatoes, sautéing until the spinach wilts and tomatoes soften (about 3-5 minutes).

  2. 3

    Cook the Seafood

    Push the spinach and tomatoes to the side of the skillet. Add the remaining butter and heat. Once melted, add the prawns and scallops, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through.

Making the Lemon Caper Butter

  1. 4

    Add Lemon and Capers

    Stir in the lemon juice and capers into the seafood mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 5

    Combine and Serve

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked farro and quinoa with the sautéed spinach, tomatoes, prawns, and scallops. Toss gently and serve warm.

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