Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece: succulent scallops bathed in a creamy, flavorful sauce, nestled atop a bed of tender spinach fettuccine. This delectable dish promises an explosion of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion or an indulgent meal. Savor the tender, slightly sweet scallops, perfectly complemented by the richness of the creamy sauce, while the spinach fettuccine adds a vibrant green hue and a subtle earthy flavor. This recipe not only includes the main course but also offers a delightful appetizer of crispy fried calamari and a refreshing arugula salad with balsamic vinaigrette to complete your culinary journey. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure with this exquisite scallops in cream sauce with spinach fettuccine, accompanied by delectable sides that will leave you craving for more.
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SCALLOPS AND SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH RED BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in scallops. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove scallops from marinade. Add to skillet and cook just until opaque in center, about 1 minute per side. Bring Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce to simmer in another large skillet. Add fettuccine to Red Bell Pepper Cream Sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Arrange scallops atop pasta. Drizzle any pan juices over scallops. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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
NEW YEAR SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH SCALLOPS
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil and add spinach and salt and pepper to taste. Saute spinach for 5 to 7 minutes or until wilted and no longer watery. Remove spinach from skillet and toss with pasta; transfer and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, heat 2 more tablespoons of oil and add scallops and 2 cloves of sliced garlic. Cook scallops for 1 to 2 minutes or until they appear opaque. Add scallops and garlic to fettuccine and spinach mix; transfer and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add 2 more cloves of sliced garlic and saute until golden. Add mushrooms, soup and white wine to skillet. Stir over medium heat for 8 minutes or until warm. Pour over fettuccine and spinach and add ground black pepper to taste; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 956.1 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
SCALLOPS WITH WILTED SPINACH
Two of my favorite foods are bacon and seafood. In this dish, I get them together with white wine, shallots and baby spinach. Serve with bread to soak up the tasty broth. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Wipe skillet clean if necessary., Pat scallops dry with paper towels. In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon drippings over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook until golden brown and firm, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Heat remaining drippings in same pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add wine; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Stir in bacon. Serve with scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
PASTA WITH PESTO AND SCALLOPS
A light and satisfying dish for those who enjoy a change from heavy sauces. For variety try using linguini noodles.
Provided by Nancy and Terry
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook fettuccini pasta until al dente. Drain. Stir in pesto sauce and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add green bell pepper, mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in dry white wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Add scallops and toss for 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook the scallops, as they will toughen when exposed to prolonged heat.
- Toss the pesto covered pasta with the scallop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.7 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 278.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SCALLOPS AND SPINACH OVER PASTA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium skillet, saute spinach in olive oil until heated through. Add lemon juice, garlic powder and water.
- Add scallops and cook for 3 minutes or until done. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place strained spaghetti in dish and place the scallops and sauce on top. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 227.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SEA SCALLOPS AND FETTUCCINE
This luscious and lemony pasta dish is so easy, it's become one of our weekly meal mainstays. But it's also elegant enough to serve to guests. -Donna Thompson, Laramie, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper, garlic, lemon zest and pepper flakes; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-6 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Cut each scallop horizontally in half; add to skillet. Cook, covered, 4-5 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque, stirring occasionally. Serve with fettuccine. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
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
SCALLOPS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
I didn't really get this recipe from anyone, it's just (for as long as I can remember) one of the basic ways that I have always prepared scallops. It's easy, quick to prepare and the sauce really complements the scallops. I've prepared this with and without the wine (on those rare occasions when I happened to be out of my favorite white wine), and it is just as delicious either way. That's why I listed that ingredient as optional.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat; add the garlic, parsley, scallions (or green onions), wine, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
- Add the scallops; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Remove cover; stir in the cream. Continuing heating, but do not boil, stirring constantly until sauce begins to thicken.
- Serve immediately while scallops are hot. Spoon excess sauce from pan and drizzle it over the scallops.
Tips for Perfect Scallops in Cream Sauce with Spinach Fettuccine:
- Choose high-quality, fresh scallops. Look for plump, opaque scallops with a briny, fresh aroma. Avoid any scallops that appear slimy or have an off odor. - Sear the scallops properly. Searing helps to develop a beautiful golden-brown crust on the scallops while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Make sure your pan is hot before adding the scallops and sear them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. - Use a flavorful cream sauce. The cream sauce is a key component of this dish, so make sure it's packed with flavor. Use a combination of heavy cream, white wine, garlic, shallots, and herbs to create a rich and creamy sauce that complements the delicate flavor of the scallops. - Cook the spinach fettuccine al dente. Al dente means the pasta is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it. This will help the pasta hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy. - Serve the dish immediately. Scallops are best enjoyed when they are freshly cooked. Serve the scallops in cream sauce over the spinach fettuccine while they are still hot.Conclusion:
Scallops in Cream Sauce with Spinach Fettuccine is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. With its tender scallops, flavorful cream sauce, and vibrant spinach fettuccine, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that's both impressive and delicious, give Scallops in Cream Sauce with Spinach Fettuccine a try.
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