Best 9 Savory Sea Scallops And Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

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For a light, yet flavorful meal that is simple to prepare, look no further than savory sea scallops and angel hair pasta. This exquisite dish features succulent scallops seared to perfection in butter, garlic, and lemon, combined with delicate angel hair pasta that has been tossed with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. With its briny and sweet scallops, the creamy texture of the pasta, and the brightness of the herbs and citrus, this dish is an absolute feast for the senses. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special meal to share with guests, this combination of tender scallops and fine pasta will surely impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to prepare again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. ENJOY!

Provided by JIM F.

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce. Bring the mixture just to a bare simmer.
  • Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 527.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR COOKED IN SQUID INK AND ROASTED TOMATO-SAFFRON VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Sea Scallops with Angel Hair Cooked in Squid Ink and Roasted Tomato-Saffron Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 shallot, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup white wine
Pinch of saffron
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 plum tomatoes, sliced in half and oven roasted until soft and chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 cups clam broth
1 tablespoons squid ink
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12 sea scallops
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place shallot, garlic, white wine and saffron in a small saucepan and reduce by 3/4. Place the mixture into a blender, add the vinegar, mustard and honey and blend until smooth. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil and blend until emulsified. Add the tomatoes and blend for 10 second, just to chop slightly. Season with salt and pepper;
  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft. Increase heat, add clam broth and squid ink and reduce by half, season with salt and pepper, to;
  • Heat grill. Brush scallops with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Assemble: Squid ink broth 1 pound angel hair pasta, cooked al dente and drained well Grilled Scallops Tomato-Saffron Vinaigrette Chopped parsley
  • Bring the squid ink broth to a simmer over low heat. Add the angel hair pasta to the broth and toss to coat. Divide the pasta among 4 plates. Arrange 3 scallops around the edge of the pasta and drizzle with the vinaigrette and choppe

TARRAGON LIME BAY SCALLOPS OVER ANGEL-HAIR PASTA



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Categories     Citrus     Pasta     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 lb dried angel-hair pasta (capelli d'angelo)
1 1/2 lb bay scallops or quartered sea scallops, tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
  • While pasta is cooking, pat scallops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté half of scallops, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Cook remaining scallops in remaining 3 tablespoons butter in same manner. Return first batch of scallops to skillet and stir in lime juice and tarragon.
  • Toss pasta in a bowl with half of scallops and 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Top pasta with remaining scallops and sauce and season with salt and pepper.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SEA SCALLOPS



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Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta With Sea Scallops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
8 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces clam juice
1 teaspoon olive oil, for scallops
16 ounces fresh sea scallops, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preparation:.
  • Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes or until golden brown; set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Cook with salted water.
  • Drain well. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • At the same time heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup parsley and next 4 ingredients; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add flour and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add clam juice, stirring constantly.
  • Cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour over pasta and toss well. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium heat, add scallops and sauté 4 minutes or until scallops are done. Add to pasta mixture, toss gently.
  • Spread the bread crumbs on top of the pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 578.8, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 27.7

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This is a very quick and simple Scallop dish that can be prepared within 20 minutes. Don't be fooled, the flavors will have them thinking you have been slaving for hours.

Provided by Just Cher

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs fresh sea scallops, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 lb angel hair pasta (cooked according to package directions)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Rinse scallops in cold water, drain.
  • Add butter to large skillet and melt over low heat.
  • Add Scallops& cook over medium high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove scallops using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add wine, lemon juice and chives to skillet.
  • Cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic salt, garlic& pepper.
  • Remove from heat.
  • To serve, spoon sauce over drained pasta, spoon scallops over sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

LEMONY SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



Lemony Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta image

This delicate dish tastes so bright with a touch of lemon and tender sauteed scallops. Serve with crusty whole grain bread, and you have an impressive dinner that comes together in a flash. -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
2 cups sliced radishes (about 1 bunch)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; sear scallops in batches until opaque and edges are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet; keep warm., In the same skillet, saute radishes, garlic and pepper flakes in remaining oil until radishes are tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in green onions and salt; cook 1 minute. Add to pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with lemon zest and juice. Top with scallops to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR



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Scallops taste extravagant, but they're actually low in fat. This recipe pairs them with superfine pasta, lightly coated with a lively white wine, garlic, onion and lemon sauce. -Nancy and John Mueller, Menomonee Falls, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
3/4 pound bay scallops
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup dry white wine or additional vegetable broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Shredded Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook scallops in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat until firm and opaque; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley and reserved scallops; heat through., Drain pasta; serve with scallops. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA



Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta image

This scallop pasta dish is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to make again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. Enjoy!

Provided by JIM F

Categories     Scallop Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked.
  • Reduce heat to low; stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce and cook just until the sauce begins to simmer.
  • Ladle scallops and sauce over hot pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 527.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CREAMY SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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Add a sweet and delicate shellfish to a creamy tomato-herb sauce for an exquisite pasta dish, topped with crumbled feta.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta (capellini)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb. fresh or frozen small scallops, thawed, drained
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
4 oz. (1 cup) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; place in large serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add scallops, tomatoes and garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook about 2 minutes or just until surface of scallops turns opaque, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in cream and oregano. Bring just to a boil. Add to hot pasta in bowl; toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, garnish each serving with sprig of fresh oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh scallops for the best flavor and texture. Fresh scallops should be firm and have a slightly briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Sear the scallops in a hot pan to get a nice golden crust. This will help to lock in the juices and prevent the scallops from becoming tough.
  • Cook the scallops for only a few minutes per side. Overcooked scallops will become tough and chewy.
  • Use a light hand with the seasonings. Scallops have a delicate flavor that can be easily overpowered by strong seasonings.
  • Serve the scallops immediately after cooking. Scallops are best enjoyed when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are seared to perfection and served over a bed of angel hair pasta that is tossed with a light and flavorful sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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