Elegant Bay Scallops Scampi
Delight your senses with this exquisite dish featuring tender bay scallops sautéed to perfection in a savory scampi sauce, complemented by aromatic herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of white wine. Served over a bed of angel hair pasta and topped with grated parmesan cheese, this culinary masterpiece is sure to impress any palate.
Ingredients
For the scampi sauce and scallops | |
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| 1 | lb bay scallops |
| 4 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1⁄2 | cup sun-dried tomatoes |
| 1⁄4 | cup chopped fresh parsley |
| salt and pepper to taste | |
| 1 | teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
| 3⁄4 | cup dry white wine |
| 1⁄2 | cup butter |
| 1 | lb angel hair pasta |
| 1⁄2 | cup parmesan cheese |
Instructions
For preparing the ingredients and pasta | |
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| 1. | Cover sun-dried tomatoes with boiling water in a small bowl. Allow to steep for 30 minutes until softened. |
| 2. | If using oil-packed tomatoes, skip the previous step and increase the amount to one cup. |
| 3. | Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil. |
| 4. | Season bay scallops with salt and pepper after rinsing and patting them dry. |
For cooking the scampi sauce and scallops | |
| 1. | Roughly chop the softened sun-dried tomatoes after squeezing out excess water. |
| 2. | Heat 1/4 cup of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams. |
| 3. | Add scallops to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until slightly browned. Stir and cook for another 1 minute or until opaque. Remove scallops from the pan and set aside. |
| 4. | In the same skillet, cook garlic, chili, and sun-dried tomatoes until garlic is lightly browned, around 2 minutes. |
| 5. | Pour in white wine and remaining 1/4 cup butter, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. |
| 6. | Return the scallops and any juices to the pan along with fresh herbs. Mix well. |
| 7. | Combine the cooked pasta with the scallop scampi sauce, tossing to coat. Serve topped with grated parmesan cheese. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 975.5 kcal |
| Protein | 34.9 g |
| Fat | 47.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 95.1 g |
| Fiber | 4.7 g |
| Sugar | 6.3 g |
Published on Aug 06, 2024 by Luminița