Best 9 Seared Scallops Fettuccine Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing seared scallops and fettuccine recipe. This delectable dish combines the tender, succulent texture of seared scallops with the richness of a creamy Parmesan sauce, all nestled atop a bed of perfectly cooked fettuccine. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and aromas that will delight your senses.

In addition to the main recipe, we also provide variations to cater to diverse preferences. For a lighter version, try our seared scallops with lemon butter sauce, where the bright acidity of lemon complements the sweetness of the scallops. If you're craving a more robust flavor, our seared scallops with chorizo and white wine sauce delivers a smoky, savory twist that will leave you craving more.

And for those with dietary restrictions, we've included a gluten-free option using zucchini noodles instead of fettuccine. This alternative offers a healthier and equally delicious way to enjoy the seared scallops without compromising on taste. So, whether you're a seafood enthusiast, a pasta lover, or simply seeking a memorable dining experience, our seared scallops and fettuccine recipes have something for everyone. Let's dive into the kitchen and create a feast that will impress your taste buds!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH PASTA



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A light, bright and completely flavor-packed Pan Seared Scallops with Pasta - perfect for summer days when you're craving carbs but want something unique

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces linguine
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 pound large scallops
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
Fresh chopped parsley (for serving)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of heavily salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  • Heat avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and add to the skillet, in batches if needed, keeping them about 1 inch apart in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper, and flip on the other side.
  • Add butter to the pan, season the other side with salt and pepper and cook for 3 more minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover and set aside.
  • Add the garlic and cherry tomatoes to the pan along with ¼ cup of pasta water, scraping down any browned bits, and cook until the tomatoes soften and release some juice, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the tomatoes and add as much of the remaining pasta water as desired. Turn off the heat, return the scallops to the skillet along with any juices that have accumulated, and stir to coat with the sauce and pasta.
  • Serve immediately with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 467 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g

SEA SCALLOPS AND FETTUCCINE



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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

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine or additional broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 sea scallops (about 3/4 pound)
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

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.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINI IN A HERB AND WINE SAUCE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 pound linguini
1 pound sea scallops
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 springs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup seafood stock or clam juice
25 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a handful
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 cups baby arugula or any mixed greens
1/2 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2
Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
Splash balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Strawberries
Split of Champagne, perfect for 2

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.

SEARED SCALLOPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sea scallop, fine sea salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, garlic, dry white wine, fresh chives

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb sea scallop, side muscles removed
fine sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the scallops and cook until golden brown on one side, 2-3 minutes.
  • Gently turn the scallops, and add the butter and garlic to the pan.
  • Continue to cook, spooning the butter over the scallops until they are cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add the white wine, cook another 10 seconds.
  • Serve with chives.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 0 grams

SEARED SCALLOP PASTA WITH BURST TOMATOES AND HERBS



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Although usually designated as a "something special" ingredient, scallops make a perfect weeknight dinner because they cook in minutes. To get a good, crisp sear, be patient (it's hard for us, too) and let the pan get quite hot before adding the scallops. Once you do, leave them alone to ensure a deeply golden crust. Toss them with pasta and candy-colored cherry tomatoes that burst and get coaxed into a jammy sauce. Finish with a showering of fresh, tender herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, for two, quick, weekday, weeknight, pastas, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound linguine fini or other long, thin pasta
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 shallots, thinly sliced into rings
1 1/4 pounds Sun Gold, cherry or grape tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)
1 pound large sea scallops, patted dry
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped mixed herbs, such as tarragon, mint, parsley and chives, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water) to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Wipe out the pot and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium. Add the shallots and cook until they begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to burst, 5 to 7 minutes. Add about 1/3 cup reserved pasta water, and press the tomatoes gently with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon to get them nice and jammy. Stir in the garlic and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook, allowing the sauce to simmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Season the scallops well on both sides with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over high. When the oil shimmers, add the scallops, working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, and cook until golden brown and crisp, flipping once, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Add the pasta, 1 1/2 cups herbs and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to the pot with the tomatoes and toss to coat, adding additional pasta water if needed. Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and top with scallops. Garnish with additional herbs and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 453, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 679 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS



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Seared on the outside with a light crust and tender on the inside. You may vary the amounts of all seasonings to suit your taste.

Provided by CHRISADAMS

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, oregano, thyme and lemon pepper. Roll scallops in flour mixture until lightly coated on all sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add 4 scallops to the pan and sear on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). After turning scallops, add 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Repeat until remaining scallops are cooked, tossing each batch with parsley and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1250.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

EASY SCALLOP PASTA



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Choose fat scallops for this speedy but smart pasta recipe- the ham wrappers will protect the tender shellfish and give an extra savoury hit

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 scallops with corals
6 slices prosciutto , halved lengthways
175g fresh egg fettuccine or tagliatelle
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , plus extra for drizzling (optional)
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
¼ tsp thyme leaf
zest of 1 lemon and juice ½
4 tbsp dry white vermouth (we used Noilly Prat)
good handful chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cut the orange corals from the scallops and finely chop them. Halve the white scallops to make 2 fat pieces and roll them up in the strips of prosciutto.
  • Cook the pasta in salted water following pack instructions - it should only take about 4 mins. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, deep sauté pan and sear the scallops for 1-2 mins, to brown the prosciutto and lightly cook the scallop inside. Lift from the pan onto a warm plate and leave to rest.
  • Add the garlic to the pan juices and fry, stirring, until golden. Tip in the chopped corals and thyme, and stir-fry for a few mins more. Add the lemon zest, juice and vermouth, let it bubble down to at least half, then toss in the parsley. Drain the pasta and add to the pan with salt and plenty of black pepper, then toss to make sure the strands are well coated. Add the prosciutto-wrapped scallops and serve drizzled with a little extra oil, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 3.1 milligram of sodium

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to prepare again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. ENJOY!

Provided by JIM F.

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste

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

BASIL PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS OVER PASTA



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This dish is so easy to make, but tastes like you slaved away in the kitchen. When purchasing the scallops, be sure to look for a subtle pink or creme color. Stark white scallops have been soaked in water to add extra weight. Other pastas such as rotini, shells, or penne can be substituted for the farfalle. Makes an excellent main course, or add spinach or asparagus to turn it into a meal in itself. My pookie likes to have this dish served with antipasto of buffalo mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and fire roasted tomatoes.

Provided by Grace

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
24 scallops, rinsed and drained
¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried basil
9 tablespoons whipped butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, place scallops in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Pour mixture over scallops. Arrange scallops in a single layer in a large baking dish or plate. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dried basil over scallops so that only one side is sparsely coated with basil.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high, and melt one tablespoon of butter in the pan. Place 12 scallops basil-side down, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until dark golden brown. Turn scallops, and cook the other side. Cook the remaining 12 scallops the same way.
  • In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter with 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Toss pasta with butter and olive oil mixture. Divide pasta onto plates, and top with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 453 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Buy fresh, high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong odor.
  • Sear the scallops properly. To get a nice sear, make sure the scallops are dry before cooking. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Don't overcook the scallops. Scallops are very delicate and can easily become overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque in the center.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what will really bring your seared scallops to life. Try a simple butter sauce, a creamy Alfredo sauce, or a tangy lemon-herb sauce.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best served hot, so don't let them sit around for too long before eating.

Conclusion:

Seared scallops are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve them over pasta, risotto, or salad, they are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give seared scallops a try!

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