What to Serve with Scallops - Best Side Dishes
Best 5 side dishes to serve with scallops. Quick, easy, delicious.
Servings: 2
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Ingredients
Creamy Angel Hair Pasta with Scallops
- 1/2 pound angel hair pasta cooked to al dente
- 1/2 pound large sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 sprigs thyme leaves removed from stems, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup seafood OR chicken stock
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1/2 whole lemon juice and zest
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente.
- Bring the scallops to room temperature then DRY them WELL using paper towels.
- Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Generously season the scallops with salt then place them in the skillet seasoned side down in a single layer. Season the second side.
- Sear scallops 2-3 minutes to a deep golden color (without fussing with them) then carefully turn them over. Cook 2 more minutes then remove from the skillet and tent with aluminum foil.
- Reduce the heat to medium/medium low then add the grated garlic, thyme and wine. Season with salt and pepper then simmer 2 minutes letting the wine reduce scraping up any browned bits.
- Add the stock. Cook for 1 minute then pour in the half and half, parsley, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese then add the cooked pasta and remaining tablespoon of butter, tossing to coat completely. Cook 1 more minute letting the pasta absorb the sauce.Nestle the scallops back into the pasta and serve right away.