Best 6 Lemony Scallops With Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Lemony Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta recipe. This dish combines the tender, succulent texture of sea scallops with a vibrant lemon sauce, creating a perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors. The angel hair pasta adds a light and delicate touch, allowing the flavors of the scallops and lemon to truly shine. This recipe is not only a culinary delight but also a visual masterpiece, with the vibrant yellow of the lemon sauce contrasting beautifully with the pearly white of the scallops and the delicate strands of angel hair pasta. It's a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.

In addition to the main recipe, the article also includes variations and additional recipes to cater to different preferences. For those who prefer a richer, creamier sauce, the Creamy Lemon Scallops with Linguine recipe offers a delightful alternative. If you're looking for a more substantial meal, the Lemony Scallops with Shrimp and Orzo recipe combines the flavors of scallops and shrimp with the hearty texture of orzo pasta. And for a lighter, healthier option, the Lemon-Herb Baked Scallops with Zucchini Noodles recipe is a perfect choice, featuring tender scallops baked with a flavorful lemon-herb marinade and served over a bed of zucchini noodles. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find a Lemony Scallops recipe that will satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR



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Scallops taste extravagant, but they're actually low in fat. This recipe pairs them with superfine pasta, lightly coated with a lively white wine, garlic, onion and lemon sauce. -Nancy and John Mueller, Menomonee Falls, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
3/4 pound bay scallops
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup dry white wine or additional vegetable broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Shredded Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook scallops in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat until firm and opaque; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley and reserved scallops; heat through., Drain pasta; serve with scallops. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

LEMONY SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This delicate dish tastes so bright with a touch of lemon and tender sauteed scallops. Serve with crusty whole grain bread, and you have an impressive dinner that comes together in a flash. -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
2 cups sliced radishes (about 1 bunch)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; sear scallops in batches until opaque and edges are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet; keep warm., In the same skillet, saute radishes, garlic and pepper flakes in remaining oil until radishes are tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in green onions and salt; cook 1 minute. Add to pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with lemon zest and juice. Top with scallops to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to prepare again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. ENJOY!

Provided by JIM F.

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce. Bring the mixture just to a bare simmer.
  • Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 527.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SEARED SCALLOPS & SHRIMP OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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If you're looking for a delicious, fairly simple seared scallops and shrimp recipe look no further. The sauce that accompanies the seafood is divine. As the butter, wine and shallots cook down, it almost becomes creamy. The scallops and shrimp are cooked perfectly. Overall, this is delicious!

Provided by George Levinthal

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 large sea scallops
8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 oz angel hair pasta (enough to fit through a quarter sized hole)
1-1/2 c small button mushrooms
1/2 c frozen or fresh peas
2-1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt, divided
1/2 tsp seafood seasoning or rub
1/4 c chopped shallots
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1/2 c white wine (sauvignon blanc)
1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 c chopped parsley plus more for garnish
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1 Tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
1 tsp lemon zest, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Put up a large, covered pot of water, about 2 quarts, on high to boil.
  • 2. Clean the scallops and shrimp and pat dry. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp of the salt and the seafood seasoning and set aside for a few minutes
  • 3. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a small sauté pan or sauce pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and 1/4 tsp of the salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften. Add the wine, turn the heat to medium low and simmer until ready.
  • 4. In a separate sauté pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat and add the mushrooms and a pinch (1/8 tsp) of salt. Cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes and add the peas. Cook another 3 minutes. Drain the liquid and set aside
  • 5. When the water is rapidly boiling, add all but 1/2 tsp of the salt to the boiling water and add the pasta. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain the pasta, pour out all but 1/2 cup of the water from your pasta pan, and return the pasta to the pot over low heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter, the remaining salt, the chopped garlic, the crushed red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup of chopped parsley and combine thoroughly. Stir in the mushrooms, capers and peas and keep warm.
  • 6. In a hot sauté pan or cast iron skillet, add the oil. When the oil's shimmering, place the scallops in the pan. Depending on their size, cook for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes until is well seared, but not burnt. Turn the scallops over and then add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute on each side. During the last minute add 1 tablespoon of butter and baste the scallops and shrimp. Everything should be done at the same time. Remove from the heat to a warm plate.
  • 7. During the last minute of cooking the scallops and shrimp, add the remaining tbsp of butter to the butter and wine sauce and let it melt.
  • 8. Divide the pasta between two bowls, sprinkle on the lemon zest, arrange the scallops and shrimp on top of the pasta, divide the sauce between the 2 bowls, sprinkle on the remaining parsley and serve.

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This is a very quick and simple Scallop dish that can be prepared within 20 minutes. Don't be fooled, the flavors will have them thinking you have been slaving for hours.

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs fresh sea scallops, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 lb angel hair pasta (cooked according to package directions)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Rinse scallops in cold water, drain.
  • Add butter to large skillet and melt over low heat.
  • Add Scallops& cook over medium high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove scallops using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add wine, lemon juice and chives to skillet.
  • Cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic salt, garlic& pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • To serve, spoon sauce over drained pasta, spoon scallops over sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

GARLIC SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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Make and share this Garlic Scallops With Angel Hair Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katanashrp

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 25m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 large scallops, muscle removed
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • Wash the scallops and pat dry well with a paper towel.
  • Cook the pasta in salted water, drain and toss with 1 tbsp of oil to keep it from sticking.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in frying pan, add the garlic and cook for a few seconds. Add wine, and lemon juice and remove from the heat.
  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper and grill for about a minute on each side, or until just cooked.
  • Gently reheat the garlic mixture, add the rocket and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted.
  • Toss through the pasta with the remaining oil, and scallops.

Tips:

  • For perfectly cooked scallops, sear them quickly over high heat for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and opaque throughout.
  • To prevent the pasta from sticking, stir it frequently while cooking and add a little olive oil to the boiling water.
  • For a more flavorful sauce, use a combination of white wine and lemon juice. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  • If you don't have angel hair pasta, you can use any other type of pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine.
  • Serve the scallops and pasta immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

This lemony scallops with angel hair pasta recipe is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the lemon-butter sauce is light and flavorful. The angel hair pasta is the perfect accompaniment to the scallops, and the whole dish comes together in just 20 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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