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Pasta in Garlic Lemon Sauce with Lemony Scallops

Pasta in Garlic Lemon Sauce with Lemony Scallops-Bright lemon juice and zest are mixed with garlic and pasta then topped with easy-seared scallops.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Scallops
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 6 Ounces Pasta
  • 3 Tablespoons Salt
  • 2 Lemons and zest from one lemon The juice of 2 lemons and the zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Sliced or Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Cup White Wine
  • 1/2 Pound Scallops
  • 1/4 Cup Parsley or Basil
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional

Instructions

  • Boil water for pasta. Add 3 tablespoons of salt when the water starts to boil. Then add pasta. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
    When pasta is done reserve 1/2 Cup of the pasta water to be used in the sauce.

While Pasta is cooking prepare the scallops and ingredients

  • Heat olive oil and add 1/2 of the sliced garlic cloves. Sauté garlic until it just starts to turn a very light golden brown. The garlic will be soft. Takes 2 to 3 minutes.
    Add the Scallops. Sprinkle one teaspoon of salt on top of the scallops.
    2 Cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon Salt, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 Pound Scallops
  • Sauté the scallops for 3 more minutes on each side until the they are golden brown. Flip only once.
    1/2 Pound Scallops
  • Juice 2 lemons and zest one lemon
    2 Lemons and zest from one lemon
    Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp
  • Add 1/2 of the lemon juice to the scallops. Simmer for one to 2 minutes. (Remove the scallops at this point and place them on a dish to set aside.)
  • In the same pan, after you remove the scallops, add in the rest of the garlic, the remaining lemon juice, and the lemon zest
    2 Cloves Garlic
  • Add the wine to the saute pan and stir
    1/2 Cup White Wine
  • Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the saute pan
  • Toss the pasta in the sauce. Cook for a couple of minutes to reduce the sauce and finish cooking the pasta. Add the red pepper flakes (optional). Turn off heat
    1/2 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • Chop the parsley or basil and serve with the pasta.
    1/4 Cup Parsley or Basil
  • Place the pasta on the serving dish. Top with scallops and parsley. Enjoy!!

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 8076mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 398IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg