Bay Scallops with Pasta and Lemon Garlic Sauce
It's scallop hunting season in Florida, so that means it's time to be on the lookout for some great recipes to make with the haul. This Simple Bay Scallops with Pasta and Lemon Garlic Sauce recipe is one of our favorites because it combines creamy garlic linguine, buttery pan-seared scallops, and a touch of lemon and basil for freshness.
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Ingredients
- ¼ lb Scallops
- ½ lb Linguine
- ½ cup Freshly grated parmesan
- 6-8 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup White wine
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- ½ qty Lemon (Juice of)
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Garnish
- 2-3 leaves Basil
- Lemon wedges and zest
Instructions
- Clean and pat scallops dry, then season them with a very small amount of black pepper. Prepare remaining ingredients.
- In a large skillet on medium-high heat, pan sear scallops in olive oil for 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove immediately after cooked and set aside for later.
- Add salt to boiling water. Boil pasta according to package directions. While pasta is boiling, prepare the sauce.
- Add butter to the skillet. When butter is almost melted, add garlic, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, about one minute.
- Add white wine and a little pasta water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Remove pan from the burner if necessary.
- When wine has reduced by half, add the juice of half a lemon. A citrus squeezer is a great kitchen tool for this purpose.
- After pasta has cooked and drained, add it to the sauce with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir well until cheese has melted. Taste and add more salt or parmesan cheese if desired.
- Transfer prepared pasta to a serving bowl, then add the pan seared scallops on top. Add additional parmesan, lemon wedges and zest, and fresh chopped basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days. This pasta dish is not freezer friendly.
Reheat Toss pasta with a little oil in a frying pan until heated through.
Nutrition The provided nutrition information is only an estimate.
Adjustments Cook time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.
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