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Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

A delightful dish combining tender sea scallops with delicate angel hair pasta in a light garlic and white wine sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb sea scallops fresh or thawed
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup white wine dry
  • ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. 5. Pour in white wine and chicken broth, bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. 6. Return scallops to the skillet, add lemon juice and parsley. Toss to coat.
  7. 7. Serve scallops over the cooked angel hair pasta. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pasta, Seafood
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