TARRAGON LIME BAY SCALLOPS OVER ANGEL-HAIR PASTA

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Categories     Citrus     Pasta     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 lb dried angel-hair pasta (capelli d'angelo)
1 1/2 lb bay scallops or quartered sea scallops, tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
  • While pasta is cooking, pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté half of scallops, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Cook remaining scallops in remaining 3 tablespoons butter in same manner. Return first batch of scallops to skillet and stir in lime juice and tarragon.
  • Toss pasta in a bowl with half of scallops and 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Top pasta with remaining scallops and sauce and season with salt and pepper.

Mariam Salam
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This dish was a bit expensive to make, but it was worth it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Komuntare Becky
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.


Galaxy Design
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This dish was very easy to make and very delicious. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Milton Victory
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still very good. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild dishes.


Zahid Jatoi
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy dishes.


Sandra Marie
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes rich and creamy dishes.


THE GAME 2022
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a fan of seafood.


Himel Butt
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This was the perfect dish for a special occasion. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arfatul Islam Roni
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the scallops and the sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ella Montage YT
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The scallops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Nyabalang Gatwech Pur
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I'm not a huge fan of scallops, but I really enjoyed this dish. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you're not a fan of scallops.


Muhammad aabid
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This dish was amazing! The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the combination of tarragon, lime, and butter. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Shakil sp
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This dish was a disappointment. The scallops were tough and overcooked, and the sauce was bland and flavorless. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I will not be making this dish again.


Aysha Wharwood
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very heavy and creamy, and the scallops were a bit too buttery. I think I would have enjoyed it more if the sauce had been lighter and the scallops had been cooked a bit less.


Cammie Wolfenbarger
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The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was amazing. I loved the combination of tarragon, lime, and butter. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will be sure to cook the scallops for a shorter amount of time.


Muhammad Zulkifal
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This recipe was a hit with my family. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. The angel hair pasta was a great addition and helped to soak up all of the wonderful flavors. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone loo


Shigomar Daramola
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. The recipe was clear and concise, and I was able to prepare the entire meal in under 30 minutes. The scallops were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will defin


Abu Sayem
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This dish was a delightful symphony of flavors. The scallops were perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, and the combination of tarragon, lime, and butter created a harmonious and elegant sauce. The angel hair pasta was a great choice, as it provided a


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