Best 6 Cappellini With Nantucket Bay Scallops Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary journey of preparing a delightful and elegant dish: cappellini with Nantucket Bay scallops. This tantalizing recipe combines the delicate flavors of seared scallops with the light and springy texture of cappellini pasta, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or a pasta lover, this dish will undoubtedly captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for cappellini with Nantucket Bay scallops, a dish that promises to impress and delight your palate.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY BAY SCALLOP SPAGHETTI



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This scallop and spaghetti dinner with a creamy sauce is fast and easy. I cook the scallops a bit longer than many chefs, but that's gives the dish more flavor and they're still tender and moist. I think you'll agree, the sherry sauce benefits significantly from the longer cook time.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked thick spaghetti
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 pinch red pepper flakes
⅓ cup dry sherry
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, divided
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than directed on the package.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil just starts to smoke, add scallops and move them into a single layer. Let sear on high for 60 seconds. Toss to turn. Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic. Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute. Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Drain pasta. Transfer to skillet with scallops; bring to a simmer. Add half the parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Grate generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 166.4 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 572.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS IN TEQUILA, CITRUS, AND CHILE DRESSING



Nantucket Bay Scallops in Tequila, Citrus, and Chile Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound Nantucket bay scallops, roughly diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup tequila
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 red bell pepper, minced
1 serrano chile, minced
1/8 cup fresh lime juice
1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons roughly chopped mint
4 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper
Scallop shells
Seaweed
Lime wedges
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Clean the mussels off the scallops and reserve in the refrigerator on ice until needed.
  • Combine all of the ingredients to make the marinade and add the scallops 15 minutes before serving. Keep the scallops in the marinade in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • To serve, fill a glass bowl with crushed ice. Place the shells on top of the ice and fill with the scallops and dressing. Garnish with seaweed and lime wedges. Just before serving, sprinkle some sea salt over the scallops.

CAPPELLINI WITH NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS



CAPPELLINI WITH NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS image

Categories     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
Kosher salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
Red chile flakes to taste
1/2 lb. Nantucket Bay scallops (or sea scallops, halved or quartered if large)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
3/4 lb. cappellini (angel hair) pasta
Lemon zest
Toasted breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Get a large pot of salted water boiling for the pasta. Warm olive oil in a wide skillet and add garlic cloves and salt. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to turn golden. Add the wine and chile flakes and let cook for a moment before adding the scallops. Season them with a bit more salt and continue cooking for about 3-4 minutes, until the scallops are just cooked through. Add the cappellini to the boiling pasta water and cook about 3 minutes. Drain and place into a warmed serving bowl. Stir the 1/4 cup of parsley into the scallops and remove them from the heat. Pour the scallops and sauce over the pasta and toss gently. Divide between bowls or plates and top each serving with additional chopped parsley, grated lemon zest, and a sprinkling of toasted breadcrumbs.

NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS CRUDO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound Nantucket Bay scallops
1/2 lemon, juiced
Pinch coarse sea salt
2 turns fresh black pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, from Ocane, preferably
2 sprigs fresh cleaned chervil

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Divide into 4 bowls and top with chervil leaves. Serve immediately well chilled.

NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS WITH PASSION FRUIT



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Provided by Trip Gabriel

Categories     dinner, quick, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 dozen Nantucket bay scallops
1/2 cup passion fruit purée
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 red jalapeño peppers julienned
12 cilantro leaves, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except scallops in glass bowl.
  • Spoon over freshly shucked scallops on the half shell.
  • Serve on crushed ice on half shell.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 589 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY SCALLOPS WITH CAPELLINI



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Make and share this Spicy Scallops With Capellini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mermaidmagic

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb sea scallops, quartered if large
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 small dried chipotle chile, with seeds,stemmed and chopped
fine sea salt
1/2 lb capellini

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°.
  • In a large shallow glass or ceramic baking dish, toss the scallops with the oil, wine, parsley, garlic and chipotle.
  • Season with salt and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the oil is sizzling and the scallops are firm.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the capellini until just al dente, about 3 minutes.
  • Drain; transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Add the scallops and their juices, toss well and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 188.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 26.7

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh Nantucket Bay scallops. If you can't find fresh scallops, frozen scallops will also work, but they may not be as flavorful.
  • Make sure to sear the scallops quickly over high heat so that they are caramelized on the outside and cooked through on the inside.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when you are searing the scallops. If you do, they will steam instead of sear.
  • Use a light hand when adding salt to the scallops. Scallops are naturally salty, so you don't want to overpower their delicate flavor.
  • Serve the scallops immediately after they are cooked. They are best when they are piping hot.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Cappellini with Nantucket Bay Scallops is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then tossed with a light, creamy sauce. The dish is finished with a sprinkling of chopped parsley and served over cappellini pasta. This dish is sure to impress your guests, whether you are serving it for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

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