Spaghetti With Lemon, Basil And Scallops Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Lemon, Basil And Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 lemons, juice of; 1 small garlic clove, minced to paste; salt and pepper; 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 lb small bay scallop; 1 lb spaghetti; 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil, no substitute

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 lemons, juice of
1 small garlic clove, minced to paste
salt and pepper
2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 lb small bay scallop
1 lb spaghetti
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil, no substitute

1
Whisk oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in small bowl, then stir in Parmesan until thick and creamy. Set aside.
2
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Add scallops in single layer (uncovered) and cook until scallops are firm, about 3 minutes; transfer to bowl and cover.
3
Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain pasta and return pasta to the pot. Stir in reserved olive oil mixture, scallops with any accumulated juices, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and basil; toss to combine. Add reserved cooking water as needed to adjust consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Garnish with additional sprigs of basil, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, 2 lemons, juice of, 1 small garlic clove, minced to paste, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Lemon, Basil And Scallops 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.

Spaghetti With Lemon, Basil And Scallops

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