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Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

A delightful dish combining tender sea scallops with delicate angel hair pasta in a light garlic and white wine sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb sea scallops fresh or thawed
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add white wine and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Return the scallops to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
  6. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Pasta, Seafood
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