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.
Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions, then drain, but save 1 cup of pasta water for later use.
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Season scallops on both sides with half the kosher salt and the black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat.
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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
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In the same pan, add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and the remaining salt to the pan. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer for a minute.
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Add the cooked scallops back into the pan, spooning the sauce over them. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, then remove from heat.
FINISH WITH
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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.
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