SPAGHETTI WITH SCALLOPS RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry scallops and garlic in oil and butter for 5 minutes or until scallops are opaque; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, stir-fry the carrots, beans and red pepper until crisp-tender. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti. Add scallops and spaghetti to the vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti per package instruction while preparing the scallops.
• (Drain spaghetti and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water).
• While spaghetti is cooking, heat skillet on medium high. Add olive oil and heat about 1 minute.
• Add garlic and black pepper, saute for about 45 seconds, do not brown.
• Add scallops and cook until opaque (about 5 minutes).
• Remove scallops to a bowl with slotted spoon.
• Add onion and cook until softened (add a ladle or about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pasta water to skillet to make sauce).
• Once onion pieces are clear and soft, squeeze in the juice of one large lemon.
• Salt to taste.
• Drain and put hot spaghetti in a large bowl, immediately pour the skillet of scallops on top of the spaghetti, add chopped parsley and toss to mix.
• Serve immediately, can add lemon, parsley or red pepper to taste.