Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

Name: Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian, American
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta; ¼ cup butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; ½ cup heavy cream (Optional); 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste (Optional)

3 steps

Prep:25minCook:5min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:03 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories443.2 kcal (22%)

Total Fat9.5 g (14%)

Carbs61 g (23%)

Sugars2.9 g (3%)

Protein27.9 g (56%)

Sodium723.9 mg (36%)

Fiber2.9 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 x 16 ounceangel hair pasta

package

¼ cupbutter

2cloves garlic

minced

2 poundssea scallops

rinsed and patted dry

3 tablespoonsfresh basil

chopped

2 tablespoonsflat-leaf parsley

chopped, fresh

2 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

salt

to taste

freshly ground black pepper

to taste

½ cupheavy cream

optional

1 tablespoonParmesan cheese

grated, to taste, Optional

Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Step 2

Step 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce. Bring the mixture just to a bare simmer.

Step 3

Step 3 Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.

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