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Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

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25 min

Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

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Time

25 min

Serving

6 persons

Calories

515

Rating

4.00★ (108)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
This scallop pasta dish is a very simple, easy-to-prep meal that you will most likely be asked to make again! The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible.

Ingredients

  • angel hair pasta: 1 pack (16 ounce pack)
  • butter: 0.25 cup
  • garlic: 2 clove (minced)
  • sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry: 2 pound
  • fresh basil: 3 Tbsp (chopped)
  • fresh flat-leaf parsley: 2 Tbsp (chopped)
  • lemon juice: 2 Tbsp (fresh)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper: (to taste)
  • heavy cream: 0.5 cup (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese: 1 Tbsp (to taste, grated, optional)

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  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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  3. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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  6. Ladle scallops and sauce over hot pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 
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