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Scallops in Garlic Butter Pasta

23 min
15 min prep
8 min cook

Serves 4

Unsaved Scallops in Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients

  • 9 oz Angel hair pasta
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1 lb Fresh bay scallops, patted dry
  • 7 Garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup Dry white wine
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a 4-quart stockpot over high heat.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling water 1 - 2 minutes, drain and set aside in large serving bowl.
  3. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sauté scallops 2 - 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just firm. Remove scallops with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl of pasta.
  5. Add garlic to skillet; sauté for 1 minute, then pour wine over garlic.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to reduce slightly. (5-6min)
  7. Stir in parsley and add remaining 3 tablespoons butter; stir to thicken.
  8. Pour sauce over scallops and pasta. Toss to coat, top with lemon zest and serve.

Nutrition

57gCarbs
19gFat
45gProtein

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories630
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 19g
    • 29%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 11g
    • 55%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 135mg
    • 45%
  • Sodium
    • 720mg
    • 30%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 57g
    • 19%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 3g
  • Sugars
    • 3g
  • Protein
    • 45g
  • Vitamin C
    • 20%
  • Calcium
    • 8%
  • Iron
    • 35%
  • Vitamin A
    • 30%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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