Best 8 Scallop Saute With Angel Hair Recipes

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Feast your senses on a culinary journey with our tantalizing scallop sauté with angel hair pasta, where delicate scallops dance in a symphony of flavors, enveloped in a luscious sauce that caresses your palate. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of textures, with tender scallops yielding to the gentle bite of angel hair pasta, while pops of briny capers and the zest of lemon awaken your taste buds. Dive into the depths of this culinary masterpiece, where the ocean's bounty meets the land's finest, leaving you craving for more.

In addition to the classic scallop sauté with angel hair, this article presents a tantalizing array of variations that cater to diverse culinary preferences. Indulge in a creamy mushroom and scallop linguine, where earthy mushrooms intertwine with succulent scallops in a velvety sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a world of pure bliss. For those who crave a touch of spice, the spicy scallop fra diavolo is a fiery delight, where succulent scallops take center stage in a vibrant tomato sauce infused with red pepper flakes, garlic, and a hint of chili, igniting your taste buds with every bite.

For a taste of Tuscan sunshine, embark on a culinary adventure with scallop piccata, where delicate scallops are bathed in a luscious lemon butter sauce, complemented by the aromatic essence of capers and white wine. And for a modern twist on a classic, savor the elegance of scallop scampi, where plump scallops and tender shrimp unite in a heavenly union, enveloped in a rich and flavorful white wine sauce.

No matter your culinary desires, this article offers a delectable journey through the world of scallop sauté with angel hair pasta and its enticing variations. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you longing for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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Add a sweet and delicate shellfish to a creamy tomato-herb sauce for an exquisite pasta dish, topped with crumbled feta.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta (capellini)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb. fresh or frozen small scallops, thawed, drained
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
4 oz. (1 cup) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; place in large serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add scallops, tomatoes and garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes or just until surface of scallops turns opaque, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in cream and oregano. Bring just to a boil. Add to hot pasta in bowl; toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, garnish each serving with sprig of fresh oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 6 g

LEMONY SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This delicate dish tastes so bright with a touch of lemon and tender sauteed scallops. Serve with crusty whole grain bread, and you have an impressive dinner that comes together in a flash. -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
2 cups sliced radishes (about 1 bunch)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; sear scallops in batches until opaque and edges are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet; keep warm., In the same skillet, saute radishes, garlic and pepper flakes in remaining oil until radishes are tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in green onions and salt; cook 1 minute. Add to pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with lemon zest and juice. Top with scallops to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR



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Scallops taste extravagant, but they're actually low in fat. This recipe pairs them with superfine pasta, lightly coated with a lively white wine, garlic, onion and lemon sauce. -Nancy and John Mueller, Menomonee Falls, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
3/4 pound bay scallops
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup dry white wine or additional vegetable broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Shredded Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook scallops in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat until firm and opaque; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley and reserved scallops; heat through., Drain pasta; serve with scallops. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SCALLOP SAUTE



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Make and share this Scallop Saute recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JerriLea

Categories     Sauces

Time 13m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 lbs bay scallops
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat butter in 12in skillet.
  • Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Stir and saute 1 minute.
  • Add scallops.
  • Stir and saute 4-6 minutes, until scallops are opaque.
  • Add parsley, red pepper flakes, and lemon, heat through.

SEARED SCALLOPS & SHRIMP OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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If you're looking for a delicious, fairly simple seared scallops and shrimp recipe look no further. The sauce that accompanies the seafood is divine. As the butter, wine and shallots cook down, it almost becomes creamy. The scallops and shrimp are cooked perfectly. Overall, this is delicious!

Provided by George Levinthal

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 large sea scallops
8 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 oz angel hair pasta (enough to fit through a quarter sized hole)
1-1/2 c small button mushrooms
1/2 c frozen or fresh peas
2-1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt, divided
1/2 tsp seafood seasoning or rub
1/4 c chopped shallots
6 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1/2 c white wine (sauvignon blanc)
1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 c chopped parsley plus more for garnish
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1 Tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
1 tsp lemon zest, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Put up a large, covered pot of water, about 2 quarts, on high to boil.
  • 2. Clean the scallops and shrimp and pat dry. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp of the salt and the seafood seasoning and set aside for a few minutes
  • 3. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a small sauté pan or sauce pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and 1/4 tsp of the salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften. Add the wine, turn the heat to medium low and simmer until ready.
  • 4. In a separate sauté pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat and add the mushrooms and a pinch (1/8 tsp) of salt. Cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes and add the peas. Cook another 3 minutes. Drain the liquid and set aside
  • 5. When the water is rapidly boiling, add all but 1/2 tsp of the salt to the boiling water and add the pasta. Cook for 2 minutes. Drain the pasta, pour out all but 1/2 cup of the water from your pasta pan, and return the pasta to the pot over low heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter, the remaining salt, the chopped garlic, the crushed red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup of chopped parsley and combine thoroughly. Stir in the mushrooms, capers and peas and keep warm.
  • 6. In a hot sauté pan or cast iron skillet, add the oil. When the oil's shimmering, place the scallops in the pan. Depending on their size, cook for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes until is well seared, but not burnt. Turn the scallops over and then add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute on each side. During the last minute add 1 tablespoon of butter and baste the scallops and shrimp. Everything should be done at the same time. Remove from the heat to a warm plate.
  • 7. During the last minute of cooking the scallops and shrimp, add the remaining tbsp of butter to the butter and wine sauce and let it melt.
  • 8. Divide the pasta between two bowls, sprinkle on the lemon zest, arrange the scallops and shrimp on top of the pasta, divide the sauce between the 2 bowls, sprinkle on the remaining parsley and serve.

SCALLOP SAUTE WITH ANGEL HAIR



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This is one of those recipes that I have had for every. It is from a Weight Watchers cookbook around 1992. I have made it many times over and always with excellent results.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 ounces napa cabbage, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 -5 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb bay scallops or 1 lb sea scallops, quartered
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup basil, chopped
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
6 ounces angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • In a large pot bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
  • While the water comes to a boil, stack several leaves of cabbage together at a time and cut cross wise into 1/4 inch wide strips.
  • In a nonstick skillet warm the olive oil over medium high heat until hot but not smoking; add the green onions and garlic, cook stirring until garlic is beginning to brown.
  • Add the scallops and cook, stirring until scallops turn white, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • In same skillet, add the cabbage, bean sprouts, broth, basil, ketchup and pepper; cook stirring over high heat until vegetables are soft and only 3 to 4 tablespoons of liquid remains.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes or as instructed on package, drain.
  • Add the drained pasta and cooked scallops, green onions and garlic along with any liquid that has accumulated in the bowl to the pan.
  • Cook and stir just until the scallops are warmed through; 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.5, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 28.2, Sodium 582.3, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 21.9

GARLIC SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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Make and share this Garlic Scallops With Angel Hair Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katanashrp

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 25m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 large scallops, muscle removed
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ounces baby arugula

Steps:

  • Wash the scallops and pat dry well with a paper towel.
  • Cook the pasta in salted water, drain and toss with 1 tbsp of oil to keep it from sticking.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in frying pan, add the garlic and cook for a few seconds. Add wine, and lemon juice and remove from the heat.
  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper and grill for about a minute on each side, or until just cooked.
  • Gently reheat the garlic mixture, add the rocket and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted.
  • Toss through the pasta with the remaining oil, and scallops.

BLACKENED SCALLOPS OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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A potently spicy seafood dish that will meet the expectations of any spicy seafood lover. Warning! As written, this recipe is too pepper-hot for many. Reduce pepper amounts unless you like it very spicy!

Provided by Divinity Turley

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 3h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ tablespoon salt
¾ teaspoon dry mustard
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 pound scallops
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
½ onion, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
olive oil
½ tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix black pepper, white pepper, salt, mustard, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and thyme together. Dredge scallops in blackening spices.
  • Melt 1/2 of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, cover, and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add scallops in a single layer and sear until browned on the outsides and opaque in the centers, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cover and set aside.
  • Drain pasta and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Add the mushroom mixture and tomato. Serve pasta in individual bowls; place scallops on top and drizzle with lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 652.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, succulent scallops, flavorful olive oil, and aromatic garlic and shallots for the best results.
  • Sear the scallops properly: Sear the scallops in hot oil for a golden-brown crust and tender, juicy interiors. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
  • Cook the angel hair pasta al dente: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it reaches an al dente texture—slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: Combine white wine, butter, and shallots to create a rich and flavorful sauce that complements the scallops and pasta perfectly.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Add a touch of freshness and color to the dish with chopped parsley, chives, or basil before serving.

Conclusion:

Scallop sauté with angel hair pasta is a delectable and elegant dish that combines the delicate flavors of scallops with the simplicity of angel hair pasta. By following these tips and using high-quality ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Indulge in the luxurious texture of the scallops, the delightful sauce, and the perfectly cooked pasta for an unforgettable culinary experience. Enjoy your homemade scallop sauté with angel hair pasta, and don't forget to savor every bite!

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