Ingredients
Angel Hair Pasta:
- 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
Sea Scallops:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pasta: Cook angel hair pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sear Scallops: In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, add scallops, basil, and parsley. Cook until scallops are firm and opaque.
- Finish Dish: Add lemon juice, salt, pepper. Optionally, stir in cream. Toss cooked pasta with scallops in the skillet.
- Serve: Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Dry scallops before searing for a good crust.
- Cook pasta al dente for perfect texture.
- Use fresh herbs and lemon juice for vibrant flavors.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing scallops.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Boil
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
