SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

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When scallop season is open here in Nova Scotia, I use scallops fresh from the ocean. This dish is quick and easy yet tastes delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked linguine
1/4 pound fresh or frozen sea scallops, sliced into thin rounds
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the scallops, sweet red pepper, garlic, pepper flakes and salt in oil until scallops become firm and opaque. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta. Serve scallop mixture with linguine. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges