SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINE

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A buttery garlic sauce zips up a bowlful of linguine, bay scallops and veggies. Celebrate something special or toast the end of another workday with this dish that's perfectly sized for two. -Paula Jones, Brooksville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 ounces uncooked linguine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine or additional chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/2 pound bay scallops
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch, broth and wine until smooth. In a nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms, green onions and carrot; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Reduce heat. Add scallops and parsley; cook until scallops are firm and opaque. Serve with linguine and, if desired, lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges