Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Scallop and Asparagus Linguine recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Succulent scallops, vibrant asparagus, and tender linguine intertwine in a symphony of flavors, complemented by a creamy white wine sauce that elevates the dish to a new level of sophistication. This main course is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, making it a delightful and wholesome meal.
In addition to the main recipe, we've included a collection of complementary recipes to complete your culinary experience. Start your meal with our refreshing Asparagus and Orange Salad, a vibrant medley of flavors and colors that will awaken your palate. For a side dish that packs a punch, try our Roasted Parmesan Asparagus, where crisp asparagus spears are coated in a savory Parmesan crust. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, our Classic Tiramisu recipe offers a delightful combination of coffee and cocoa flavors, perfectly balancing the savory elements of the main course.
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINI IN A HERB AND WINE SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring up to a boil for the pasta. Once at a boil add some salt and cook pasta to package directions. Hold off on starting the scallops until you drop your pasta.
- Remove the mussel from the scallops then with a paper towel pat them dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 turn around the pan and 2 tablespoons of the butter. When butter melts into oil, add scallops. Brown scallops 2 minutes on each side, then remove from pan and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the skillet and add the garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme, a little salt and pepper. Reduce heat a little and saute garlic and shallots 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine to the pan and free up any pan drippings. Reduce wine 1 minute, then add seafood stock. Continue to cook for about 1 minute. Add the basil, parsley, lemon zest and juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, shake and stir the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the cooked linguini and cook for about 30 seconds, just to combine and let the pasta soak up the sauce.
- Divide the pasta between 2 serving plates and top with reserved scallops.
- For the side salad, in a bowl combine the arugula and tomatoes, drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and serve.
- And for dessert, rinse strawberries and arrange on a plate. Serve with a glass of Champagne.
SAUTéED SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS MAKE AN ELEGANT DISH
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until it's hot but not smoking.
- Saute the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate; keep the skillet off the heat (do not clean).
- Pat the scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and salt.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Saute the scallops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, for 4 to 6 minutes total time. Transfer scallops to another plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Add the white wine and white wine vinegar to the skillet and boil, scraping up any browned bits until liquid is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add any accumulated scallop juices on the plate and bring to a simmer.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the butter, one piece at a time, until incorporated. Plate the scallops and asparagus, spoon the sauce over and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1706 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize 2 portions (2 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Trim asparagus, then cut stems into 1/4-inch-thick diagonal slices, leaving tips whole.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté asparagus, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate, reserving skillet off heat (do not clean).
- Pat scallops dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of scallops, turning over once, until browned and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer scallops with tongs to another plate as cooked.
- Wipe out skillet with paper towels, then add remaining tablespoon oil and heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté remaining scallops, turning over once, until browned and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes total, transferring to plate. (Do not wipe out skillet after second batch.)
- Carefully add wine and vinegar to skillet (mixture may spatter) and boil, scraping up brown bits, until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 1 minute. Add any scallop juices accumulated on plate and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until incorporated.
- Add asparagus and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Serve scallops topped with asparagus and sauce.
ASPARAGUS LINGUINE
Pasta and asparagus are tossed together in this mildly-seasoned side dish that makes any appealing partner to poultry or fish. "I lightened up the original recipe by reducing the amount of butter and substituting olive oil," informs Carolyn DiPasquale of Middletown, Rhode Island.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil and butter until tender. Add asparagus; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add wine or broth; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Remove from the heat., Drain linguine; add to asparagus mixture. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINE
A buttery garlic sauce zips up a bowlful of linguine, bay scallops and veggies. Celebrate something special or toast the end of another workday with this dish that's perfectly sized for two. -Paula Jones, Brooksville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch, broth and wine until smooth. In a nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms, green onions and carrot; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Reduce heat. Add scallops and parsley; cook until scallops are firm and opaque. Serve with linguine and, if desired, lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTéED SCALLOPS WITH ASPARAGUS PURéE
This elegant, simple recipe is perfect for special occasions and weeknight dinners alike. Briny-sweet scallops are quickly seared, then served on a velvety emerald swath of asparagus purée for springtime flare. Keep the asparagus tips intact for texture, and follow Michael Ruhlman's tricks to bring out the vegetable's bright green hue.
Provided by Michael Ruhlman
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Asparagus: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Salt the water generously (make it as salty as seawater). Trim the woody ends from asparagus and discard; then submerge asparagus in the boiling water. Cover with lid just until the water comes back to a boil, then uncover and cook until al dente (tender but with just a little crunch), 3-4 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.
- Asparagus are done when they bend without snapping. Use a spider strainer to transfer them to the ice bath; submerge and stir to immediately stop the cooking. Reserve cooking water (to thin purée). Cut asparagus tips and reserve for garnish. Cut stalks into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
- Place asparagus stalks in the blender and cover with lid; pulse a few times. Remove the smaller cap in the lid and turn blender to medium speed. Ladle in a slow stream of cooking water (about ½ cup) to help the asparagus purée. Use caution, as the water and purée are hot! Replace the cap, then purée on high speed. When the purée is smooth, strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any fibrous strands. Salt the purée to taste and set aside.
- Scallops: Place scallops on paper towels in an even layer and pat dry; this is an important step to get a nice sear. Pull off and discard any tough side-muscles (their fibers run against the grain of the rest of the scallop). Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, then add oil. (Add more as needed to coat the bottom of the skillet.) When the oil begins to ripple, add scallops in an even layer without crowding. Let cook undisturbed, 60-90 seconds. Scallops are ready to flip when they are evenly caramelized and no longer stick to the skillet. Before flipping, sprinkle with sea salt. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the asparagus purée.
- When scallops are golden brown on the first side, they should release easily from the skillet. Using a small offset spatula, flip each scallop to sear the second side; continue sautéing, 30-45 more seconds, depending on size. Remove scallops to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest while finishing the sauce.
- Add half of the asparagus tips to the warmed purée. Add butter, then swirl the saucepan continuously until all the butter has melted and emulsified into the purée to make a rich sauce.
- Immediately before serving, add the lemon juice to the asparagus sauce and stir to combine; taste and adjust seasoning. Divide the sauce among plates or large bowls, then place the scallops on the sauce. Garnish with remaining asparagus tips and serve immediately.
STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS AND ASPARAGUS
Served over quick-cooking ramen noodles, this stir-fry is perfect for busy families on hurried weeknights. Not only do we love the taste, but it comes together in about half an hour. -Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Discard seasoning package from ramen noodles or save for another use. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions; keep warm. , Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry asparagus and red pepper until vegetables are crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add green onions and garlic, stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add scallops. Stir-fry until scallops are firm and opaque, 3 minutes. , Combine the lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; stir into skillet. Serve with ramen noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY BAY SCALLOP SPAGHETTI
This scallop and spaghetti dinner with a creamy sauce is fast and easy. I cook the scallops a bit longer than many chefs, but that's gives the dish more flavor and they're still tender and moist. I think you'll agree, the sherry sauce benefits significantly from the longer cook time.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than directed on the package.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil just starts to smoke, add scallops and move them into a single layer. Let sear on high for 60 seconds. Toss to turn. Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic. Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute. Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Drain pasta. Transfer to skillet with scallops; bring to a simmer. Add half the parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Grate generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 166.4 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 572.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA
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
Tips:
- Choose the best scallops. Look for dry scallops that are firm and plump, with no discoloration. Avoid scallops that are wet or slimy.
- Use fresh asparagus. Fresh asparagus should be bright green and have tight tips. Avoid asparagus that is wilted or has brown spots.
- Cook the scallops properly. Scallops should be cooked quickly over high heat so that they remain tender and juicy. Avoid overcooking, as this will make them tough.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking scallops, it is important not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Season the scallops and asparagus well. Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for scallops and asparagus. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic, lemon zest, or herbs.
- Serve the scallops and asparagus immediately. Scallops and asparagus are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will ensure that they are at their best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Scallop and asparagus linguine is an outstanding seafood dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of tender scallops, crisp asparagus, and flavorful sauce makes this dish a surefire hit. To make the best scallop and asparagus linguine, be sure to choose high-quality ingredients and cook the scallops properly. With a little effort, you can create a delicious and impressive dish that your family and friends will love.
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