SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON, BASIL AND SCALLOPS

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Make and share this SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON, BASIL AND SCALLOPS recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Garnish with additional sprigs of basil, if desired.

Lacey Ridgway
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Emaan Qureshi
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the lemon and basil flavors.


Tamika Sims
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I love the combination of lemon and basil in this dish. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Genelle Valdovinos
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


damarys damiron
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavors.


Erika Crawford
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover scallops. I had some leftover from a seafood boil and they were perfect for this dish.


MD Imran Sheikh Sahab
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I loved this dish. The lemon and basil really balance out the flavor of the scallops.


Minion King
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I've already made it twice this week!


Emma Mugisha
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta and seafood, and it's always delicious.


Yaqoub Ameer
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This recipe is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon and basil flavors are so inviting.


Nimasha Kodithuwakku
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up! It's definitely a keeper.


Rosemary Odonaka
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I'm not usually a big fan of scallops, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and basil really brighten up the flavor of the scallops.


Ramirez Maria
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This dish is so easy to make, yet it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I love that I can have a gourmet meal at home without all the fuss.


Shetayah Enright
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of lemon, basil, and scallops is just irresistible.


Riffat Hakim
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I made this for a dinner party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the light and refreshing flavors. I especially appreciated how easy it was to prepare.


Anthony Dorsett
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lemon and basil flavors were perfectly balanced, and the scallops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.