Creamy Bay Scallop Spaghetti

Creamy Bay Scallop Spaghetti

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Dinner 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 8 ounces uncooked thick spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound bay scallops
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 0.33333334326744 cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, divided
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than directed on the package.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil just starts to smoke, add scallops and move them into a single layer. Let sear on high for about 1 minute. Toss to turn.
  • Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic.
  • Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Drain pasta. Transfer to skillet with scallops; bring to a simmer. Add 1/2 of the chopped parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 671
  • Carbohydrate: 53g
  • Fat: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Sugar: 2g

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