QUICK SCALLOPS AND SPAGHETTI

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I had scallops and little time to make dinner so this is what I came up with and the kids loved it. Maybe they were just hungry.

Provided by Nado2003

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti (or similar type of pasta)
1 1/2 lbs bay scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 garlic cloves (minced)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped)
red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti per package instruction while preparing the scallops.
  • (Drain spaghetti and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water).
  • While spaghetti is cooking, heat skillet on medium high. Add olive oil and heat about 1 minute.
  • Add garlic and black pepper, saute for about 45 seconds, do not brown.
  • Add scallops and cook until opaque (about 5 minutes).
  • Remove scallops to a bowl with slotted spoon.
  • Add onion and cook until softened (add a ladle or about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pasta water to skillet to make sauce).
  • Once onion pieces are clear and soft, squeeze in the juice of one large lemon.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Drain and put hot spaghetti in a large bowl, immediately pour the skillet of scallops on top of the spaghetti, add chopped parsley and toss to mix.
  • Serve immediately, can add lemon, parsley or red pepper to taste.

jasmine Khaled
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I loved this recipe! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Beatrice Okonkwo
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This dish was delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Upen Gurung
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Steph M
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This recipe is a winner! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the spaghetti was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Bilal Kalas
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the scallops and spaghetti. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Mark Ballah
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the spaghetti was al dente. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Amir Sultan
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The scallops are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sharon Austin
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the spaghetti was cooked just right. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Charelle Templeton
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the scallops and spaghetti. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Zhaheer Usman
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the spaghetti was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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