Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta
Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta requires approximately 30 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. This side dish has 352 calories, 10g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up angel hair pasta, sea scallops, flat-leaf parsley, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
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.
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.
Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.