Seared Scallops with Fresh Linguine and Romano Cheese

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

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water.
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Combine pasta, reserved 2 tablespoons pasta water, 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon oil, chopped basil, and pepper in a large bowl; toss well.
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Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat.
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Sprinkle salt evenly over scallops; add scallops to pan. Cook 1 minute on each side or until golden.
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Place 1 cup pasta mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with about 3 scallops and 1 1/2 teaspoons remaining cheese.
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Serve with lemon wedges.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir

Scallops works really well with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Chardonnay and chenin blanc are great matches for grilled or seared scallops. If your scallops are being matched with bacon or other cured meats, try a lightly chilled pinot noir. The La Crema Russian River Chardonnay with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 28 dollars per bottle.
La Crema Russian River Chardonnay
La Crema Russian River Chardonnay
On the nose are citrus tones, with green apple, pineapple and floral aromas accentuated by caramel and hazelnut traces. The bright fruit and crisp acidity typical of the Russian River appellation are apparent in the mouth, with lemon-lime components and concentrated pear notes, offset by a lingering apple and spice finish.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score17
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