Seared Scallop Gemelli with Asparagus, Snap Peas, and Pecorino

Seared Scallop Gemelli with Asparagus, Snap Peas, and Pecorino
Seared Scallop Gemelli with Asparagus, Snap Peas, and Pecorino requires approximately 36 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 21g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 589 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up asparagus, tarragon, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a main course.

Instructions

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Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
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Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add pancetta, and cook 3 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Return skillet to cooktop, and add 2 tablespoons oil, onion, and garlic; cook, over medium-high heat, 5 minutes or until onion starts to soften, stirring occasionally.
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Add asparagus; cook 2 minutes or until bright green. Stir in peas, and cook 2 minutes.
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Add vermouth; cook 1 minute or until reduced to a glaze. Stir in tarragon and cook 1 minute.
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Remove from heat.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sprinkle scallops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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Add to skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
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Return large skillet to cooktop.
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Add cooked pasta and 2 tablespoons butter, and cook 1 minute or until butter melts.
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Remove skillet from heat, and stir in cheese, half of reserved pancetta, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Divide pasta among 4 bowls, top each evenly with scallops, and sprinkle with remaining pancetta.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In36 m.
Servings4
Health Score34
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