Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

This scallop pasta dish is a very simple, easy-to-prep meal that you will most likely be asked to make again! The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible.


Recipes · Seafood · Shellfish · Scallops


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6
Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 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 (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste (Optional)


Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. Ladle scallops and sauce over hot pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
515 Calories
22g Fat
46g Carbs
33g Protein


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