SEA SCALLOPS OVER SHALLOT-HERB PASTA

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Scallops and fennel take on a casual air when tossed with herbed pasta. Choose larger scallops if possible, so they won't tear as easily on the grill. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Grilling: 125+ Recipes for Gatherings Large and Small.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound spaghetti or linguine
3 shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups mixed fresh herbs, such as mint, flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, and basil, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise, plus 1/4 cup snipped fronds
24 sea scallops (about 1 1/4 pounds total), tough muscles removed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, place shallots on a cutting board and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Using the side of a knife, crush into a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl and whisk in 6 tablespoons oil and lemon juice. Add herbs and fennel fronds; mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta in a colander and return to pot. Stir in herb sauce; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat grill to medium-high. Toss fennel slices with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss scallops with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper and thread onto skewers (presoaked for 30 minutes, if wooden), if using.
  • Lightly brush grates with oil. Place fennel slices in a grill basket and grill until just wilted and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Grill scallops, turning halfway through, until golden and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Serve scallops and fennel over pasta.

Zachary Owen
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This dish is sure to impress your guests.


Inna Shevchenko
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


sani muhammad
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Joseph Ellis
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Delicious!


SMedia PAK
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Yum!


Syed Zada
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The shallot-herb sauce was delicious and really brought the dish together. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Sanaullah Zamir
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the pasta was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to c


Jenny Boeder
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This recipe is a keeper! The scallops were juicy and tender, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. The shallot-herb sauce was the perfect complement to the seafood. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Pam Embry
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ermal Bashaj
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The scallops were perfectly seared and the shallot-herb pasta was flavorful and aromatic. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy yet impressive seafood dish.