Name: Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta; 0.25 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; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

This scallop pasta dish is a very simple to prepare meal featuring an easy but elegant lemon-butter sauce flavored with fresh parsley and basil.

25 min total 15 min prep 10 min cook 6 515 cal

Instructions

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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 While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute.
3 Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly.
4 Stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked.
5 Reduce heat to low; stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce and cook just until the sauce begins to simmer.
6 Ladle scallops and sauce over hot pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.