Quick Easy Lemon Garlic Scallop Pasta: A Delightful Dinner Solution
A delightful dinner solution featuring creamy lemon garlic scallops served over angel hair pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 pound scallops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add scallops to the skillet and cook until they are golden on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in the white wine, lemon juice, and zest, stirring to combine everything.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the scallop mixture and season with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier pasta, consider adding a splash of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Lemon Garlic Scallop Angel Hair Pasta