Scallop piccata is a classic Italian dish that combines the delicate flavor of scallops with a bright and tangy sauce. This dish is often served over angel hair pasta, which creates a light and refreshing meal. Scallop piccata is a great choice for a special occasion or a romantic dinner, and it's sure to impress your guests. To make scallop piccata, you'll need a few simple ingredients, including scallops, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, capers, and parsley. You'll also need a little all-purpose flour to dredge the scallops before cooking. Once you've gathered your ingredients, you can start cooking!
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SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA
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
CHICKEN PICCATA WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA
This classic piccata sauce is also a traditional accompaniment to veal medallions.
Provided by Reeni
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, black pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating evenly; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir and cook the garlic until light brown, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and set aside.
- Place 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet with the olive oil. Cook the chicken pieces in the oil and butter over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Pour the wine into the hot skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping the browned pieces from the bottom and sides of the pan. Boil the wine until it is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth, reserved garlic, lemon juice and capers. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and parsley. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, 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.
- Remove the chicken pieces to a serving dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons of the sauce and capers. Place the cooked angel hair pasta into the skillet with the remaining piccata sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 385.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
SCALLOP PICCATA ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA
"Superfine angel hair and delicate scallops are coated with a light lemon, white wine and caper sauce. Make it a Meal: Serve with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc and Asparagus with Anchovies & Garlic." Found on Eating Well Newsletter, May/07. We made this for Live Strong Day - the sauce is very lemony just like with the veal - and it is just wonderful!
Provided by Manami
Categories Lemon
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water on to boil.
- Sprinkle scallops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the scallops; cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Cook pasta in the boiling water until not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
- Drain and rinse.
- Whisk wine, clam juice and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Cook garlic in the pan over medium-high heat, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the wine mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, capers and butter; cook until the butter melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Return the scallops to the pan, add the pasta and cook, stirring gently, until heated through and coated with the sauce, about 1 minute.
- Stir in parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 753.3, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 22.9
SCALLP PICCATA ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-23579
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water on to boil. Sprinkle scallops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add the scallops; cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Cook pasta in the boiling water until not quite tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse. Whisk wine, clam juice and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Cook garlic in the pan over medium-high heat, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, capers and butter; cook until the butter melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the scallops to the pan, add the pasta and cook, stirring gently, until heated through and coated with the sauce, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley and serve immediately. Makes: 4 servings Bladder Control Problems Joint Replacement See additional information.
SCALLOP PICCATA ON ANGEL HAIR
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water on to boil. Sprinkle scallops on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add the scallops; cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook pasta in the boiling water until not quite tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse.
- Whisk wine, clam juice and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Cook garlic in the pan over medium-high heat, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, capers and butter; cook until the butter melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Return the scallops to the pan, add the pasta and cook, stirring gently, until heated through and coated with the sauce, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh scallops, good-quality olive oil, and flavorful herbs will make all the difference in this dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the scallops. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming overcooked.
- Cook the scallops until they are just opaque in the center. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
- Make the sauce while the scallops are cooking. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the scallops immediately over angel hair pasta. This dish is best enjoyed hot.
Conclusion:
Scallop piccata on angel hair pasta is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender scallops, flavorful sauce, and light and fluffy pasta, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special meal to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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