Best 7 Scallops And Spinach Over Pasta Recipes

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Scallops and spinach over pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tender scallops and spinach are tossed in a creamy sauce and served over pasta, creating a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can have this delicious meal on the table in no time. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that will wow your family and friends.

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BASIL PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS OVER PASTA



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This dish is so easy to make, but tastes like you slaved away in the kitchen. When purchasing the scallops, be sure to look for a subtle pink or creme color. Stark white scallops have been soaked in water to add extra weight. Other pastas such as rotini, shells, or penne can be substituted for the farfalle. Makes an excellent main course, or add spinach or asparagus to turn it into a meal in itself. My pookie likes to have this dish served with antipasto of buffalo mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and fire roasted tomatoes.

Provided by Grace

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
24 scallops, rinsed and drained
¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons dried minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dried basil
9 tablespoons whipped butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, place scallops in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Pour mixture over scallops. Arrange scallops in a single layer in a large baking dish or plate. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dried basil over scallops so that only one side is sparsely coated with basil.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high, and melt one tablespoon of butter in the pan. Place 12 scallops basil-side down, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until dark golden brown. Turn scallops, and cook the other side. Cook the remaining 12 scallops the same way.
  • In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter with 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Toss pasta with butter and olive oil mixture. Divide pasta onto plates, and top with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 453 mg, Sugar 1 g

PASTA WITH SCALLOPS AND SPINACH



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Make and share this Pasta With Scallops and Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missyv482

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces pappardelle pasta or 12 ounces other favorite pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb sea scallops
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup white wine, chicken broth or 1 cup clam juice
2 teaspoons butter
10 ounces spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes
lemon wedge
toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in medium-size skillet, heat oil until hot but not smoking; saute' scallops until cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove scallops from pan.
  • Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
  • Add wine; cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Add spinach, tomatoes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, just until spinach is wilted and tomatoes softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine drained pasta and spinach mixture.
  • Spoon onto plates, top with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 261.9, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 32.7

SCALLOPS AND SPINACH OVER PASTA



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This is one of my New England favorites. This tasty recipe is delicious , low in fat, and well balanced.

Provided by Kim Robichaud

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces spaghetti
3 pounds bay scallops, raw
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup water
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium skillet, saute spinach in olive oil until heated through. Add lemon juice, garlic powder and water.
  • Add scallops and cook for 3 minutes or until done. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place strained spaghetti in dish and place the scallops and sauce on top. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 227.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SAUTEED SCALLOPS & SHRIMP PASTA



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I created this tempting seafood pasta for my wife. It's a terrific meal served with crusty sourdough. If you don't like spice, skip the red pepper flakes. -George Levinthal, Goleta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
6 sea scallops (about 12 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1-1/2 cups (about 3 to 4 ounces) small fresh mushrooms, halved
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Pat shrimp and scallops dry; sprinkle with seafood seasoning., In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms about 3 minutes. Add peas; cook until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove. Add shallots and 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until starting to soften, 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until ready to serve., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Return pasta to pan. Over low heat, stir in 1/4 cup parsley, garlic, pepper flakes, salt, mushroom mixture and remaining butter, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and shrimp; sear until scallops are golden brown and firm and shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine with pasta and sauce; sprinkle with remaining parsley., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 210mg cholesterol, Sodium 1263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

SCALLOPS WITH WILTED SPINACH



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Two of my favorite foods are bacon and seafood. In this dish, I get them together with white wine, shallots and baby spinach. Serve with bread to soak up the tasty broth. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bacon strips, chopped
12 sea scallops (about 1-1/2 pounds), side muscles removed
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Wipe skillet clean if necessary., Pat scallops dry with paper towels. In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon drippings over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook until golden brown and firm, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Heat remaining drippings in same pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add wine; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add spinach; cook and stir until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Stir in bacon. Serve with scallops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SCALLOPS AND PASTA FLORENTINE



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Make and share this Scallops and Pasta Florentine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boca Pat

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb sea scallops, patted dry
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large shallot, minced
1/4 cup white wine
7 teaspoons oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 (6 ounce) package fresh spinach (baby works the best)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1 1/4 teaspoons lemons, zest of (grated)
8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine (cooked)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in skillet; add scallops and cook about 2 minutes each side, until browned; remove from skillet and keep warm.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining oil and add shallot and cook until softened; about 1 minute; stir in wine and cook until reduced by half; about 30 seconds.
  • Add broth, simmer.
  • Stir in butter and pasta and toss until heated thru.
  • Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, parsley and lemon zest, toss until spinach wilts, add scallops and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.4, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 50.2, Sodium 808, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 4, Protein 24.1

BAY SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH AND GARLIC



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 pounds fresh spinach, stemmed and washed but not dried
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook, stirring constantly, for 20 seconds. Add the spinach and toss from time to time until wilted. Drain off the liquid and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the scallops and sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove the scallops from the pan and add the lemon juice and wine. Cook, scraping the bottom of the pan, for 15 seconds.
  • Remove from heat, toss in the scallops and season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste. Place a mound of spinach in the center of 4 plates and surround with scallops. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 858 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality scallops and spinach will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Cook the scallops properly: Scallops should be cooked quickly over high heat so that they remain tender and juicy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the scallops, be sure not to overcrowd the pan, as this will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a flavorful pasta: The pasta you use in this dish should be able to stand up to the strong flavors of the scallops and spinach. A good option is a hearty pasta like penne or rigatoni.
  • Add some extra vegetables: If you want to add some extra vegetables to this dish, you can try adding some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, or mushrooms.

Conclusion:

Scallops and spinach over pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The scallops are tender and juicy, the spinach is flavorful and healthy, and the pasta is hearty and satisfying. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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