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Creamy Garlic Scallops with Pasta

Creamy Garlic Scallops with Pasta, a delicious dinner that looks as good as an expensive meal at a posh restaurant. Seared scallops in a rich cream sauce that is bursting with the most amazing flavours, and your favourite pasta, quick, simple, but so yummy! The dish is ready in well under 20 minutes, and it can be served at any special occasion, or a dinner date. Serve them as a main meal with spaghetti, or as an appetizer on their own. Best seafood recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 740kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • 200 g raw scallops
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 25 g butter
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced or paste
  • 2-3 leaves of wild garlic (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 300 ml double cream (heavy cream)
  • ¼ packet spaghetti
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
  • In a frying pan, heat up one tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Rinse the scallops under cold water, and pat them dry with kitchen towel.
  • Arrange the scallops in the frying pan, and leave to fry undisturbed on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until lightly brown on the outside.
  • Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Wipe the pan clean if there are brown bits left, then add the remaining olive oil and butter.
  • Throw in the minced garlic and half of the chopped parsley, plus the chopped wild garlic if you have, and leave to cook for 30 seconds, so that the garlic can release its flavour.
  • Add the cream and scallops, and leave to cook for 3-4 minutes until the cream thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once the spaghetti are cooked, drain, and serve with the creamy scallop sauce and extra chopped parsley.

Notes

  • If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
  • The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.

Nutrition

Calories: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 43g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2854IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg