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Luscious Lemon-Garlic Scallops Over Angel Hair Pasta
Elevate your seafood game with this enchanting recipe of lemon-garlic scallops served over angel hair pasta. The zesty lemon-butter sauce intertwines beautifully with the delicately seared scallops, creating a dish that is both nutritiously nautical and divinely delicious.
5
25 min
TOTAL TIME
398
CALORIES
$4.80
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
PASTA PREP
10 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions, then drain, but save 1 cup of pasta water for later use.
2
Season scallops on both sides with half the kosher salt and the black pepper.
3
Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat.
4
Add scallops to the skillet, making sure they do not touch each other. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they form a nice crust and are just cooked through. Transfer them to a plate.
LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
5
In the same pan, add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
6
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and the remaining salt to the pan. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for a minute.
7
Add the cooked scallops back into the pan, spooning the sauce over them. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, then remove from heat.
FINISH WITH
8
Toss the cooked pasta with the scallops and lemon-butter sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Health Info
Macros
47g
CARBS
14g
FAT
21g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
FISH
MILK
CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH
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