Seared Scallops on Angel Hair Pasta

Seared Scallops on Angel Hair Pasta

Serves 4

Ingredients

Nutrition Note: This recipe is rich in vitamin K and selenium, low in fat and a good source of vitamins A, C and B.

¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tsp. flour
4 tbsp. Kowalski's Unsalted Butter, divided
¼ cup finely chopped shallots
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ cup dry white wine
12 large sea scallops (about 1 ½ lbs. total)
- freshly ground Kowalski's Sea Salt and Kowalski's Black Peppercorns
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- prepared angel hair pasta, warm, for serving
3 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley
- lemon wedges, for garnish
- Rosemary Pesto, for serving (optional)
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Directions
  1. Stir ¼ cup broth into flour until smooth; set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp. butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots to pan; sauté for 3 min., stirring frequently.
  3. Add garlic; sauté for 1 min., stirring constantly.
  4. Add wine and scrape pan; bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until liquid almost evaporates.
  5. Add remaining broth; bring to a boil and cook until reduced by ½ (about 5 min.).
  6. While broth cooks, melt 1 tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper; add scallops to the skillet with the butter and cook until golden and just opaque in the center (1-2 min. per side). Transfer cooked scallops to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
  7. Stir flour-broth mixture into reduced sauce; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened (1 min.).
  8. Remove from heat; whisk in remaining butter and juice. Add warm drained pasta to sauce; toss to coat.
  9. Transfer pasta to a large serving platter; arrange scallops on top.
  10. Sprinkle with parsley; garnish with lemon.
  11. Serve immediately with rosemary pesto, if desired.

Tasty Tips:

  • Prep a scallop by pulling off and discarding the small muscle on the side (if it is still attached). Dry it thoroughly to ensure the most golden-brown crust.
  • Add scallops to the pan when the butter stops bubbling and starts to brown on the edges of the pan.