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Mouthwatering Scallops & Angel Hair Pasta

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packageangel hair pasta

  • ¼cupbutter

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 2poundssea scallops, rinsed and patted dry

  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh basil

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ½cupheavy cream (Optional)

  • 1tablespoongrated Parmesan cheese to taste (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until al dente; drain.

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  2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute.

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  3. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they’ll cook evenly.

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  4. Stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked.

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  5. Reduce heat to low; stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce and cook just until the sauce begins to simmer.

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  6. Ladle scallops and sauce over hot pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories515
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
22g 		28%
Saturated Fat
10g 		52%
Cholesterol
96mg 		32%
Sodium
528mg 		23%
Total Carbohydrate
46g 		17%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		10%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
33g 		66%
Vitamin C
9mg 		10%
Calcium
66mg 		5%
Iron
3mg 		14%
Potassium
649mg 		14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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