Seared Scallops with Fresh Linguine and Romano Cheese
Seared Scallops with Fresh Linguine and Romano Cheese is a vegetarian recipe with 4 servings. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 355 calories, 12g of protein, and 10g of fat. A mixture of pepper, linguine, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water.
Combine pasta, reserved 2 tablespoons pasta water, 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon oil, chopped basil, and pepper in a large bowl; toss well.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
Sprinkle salt evenly over scallops; add scallops to pan. Cook 1 minute on each side or until golden.
Place 1 cup pasta mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with about 3 scallops and 1 1/2 teaspoons remaining cheese.