Description
Quick Scallops with Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent scallops and al dente pasta in a light garlic and lemon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal transports you to sun-soaked summer evenings by the ocean. A symphony of flavors dances on your palate, making it an impressive yet simple culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh scallops
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente as per package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes).
- 3. Add Scallops: Gently place scallops in the skillet without crowding them. Cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and opaque.
- 4. Toss Everything Together: Add drained pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Toss gently until combined.
- 5. Add Finishing Touches: Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg