Scallop Piccata On Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

Name: Scallop Piccata On Angel Hair Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry sea scallops, tough muscle removed; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 8 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 cup clam juice; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup chopped garlic; 3 tablespoons lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!); 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped; 2 teaspoons butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb dry sea scallops, tough muscle removed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup clam juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped garlic
3 tablespoons lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!)
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Put a large pot of water on to boil.
2
Sprinkle scallops on both sides with salt and pepper.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Reduce heat to medium and add the scallops; cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total.
5
Transfer to a plate.
6
Cook pasta in the boiling water until not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
7
Drain and rinse.
8
Whisk wine, clam juice and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
9
Cook garlic in the pan over medium-high heat, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Add the wine mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
11
Stir in lemon juice, capers and butter; cook until the butter melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
12
Return the scallops to the pan, add the pasta and cook, stirring gently, until heated through and coated with the sauce, about 1 minute.
13
Stir in parsley and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dry sea scallops, tough muscle removed, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Scallop Piccata On Angel Hair Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scallop Piccata On Angel Hair Pasta

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