Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta
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Description
This is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to prepare again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. ENJOY!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Directions
- 1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- 2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce. Bring the mixture just to a bare simmer.
- 3. Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 515.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 46.3 g
protein: 33.1 g
saturated fat: 10.4 g
cholesterol: 95.5 mg
sodium: 527.8 mg
fiber: 2.8 g
sugar: 1.5 g