Best Scallop Piccata On Angel Hair Recipes

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SCALLOP PICCATA ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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"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

1 lb dry sea scallops, tough muscle removed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces whole wheat angel hair pasta
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup clam juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped garlic
3 tablespoons lemon juice (not that bottled stuff!)
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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

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.

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.

SCALLOP PICCATA WITH SAUTEED SPINACH



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From Cooking Light. FABULOUS! I was on vacation and was making this but didn't have lemon. Subbed in 6 large tomatoes and served it over angel hair and it was heaven!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs sea scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, devided
1 garlic clove, chopped (I use 6)
1/2 cup sweet vermouth
3 tablespoons parsley, fresh chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons capers
10 ounces Baby Spinach, fresh

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast iron skilled over high heat. Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over scallops. Add 1 tablespoon EVOO to pan; swirl to coat. Add scallops; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned and done. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped garlic to pan; cook 10 seconds. Add vermouth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat. Add parsley, fresh lemon juice, butter and capers, stirring until butter melts. Pour sauce in a bowl.
  • Heat remaining 2 teaspoons EVOO in pan over medium-high heath. Add spinach; saute 30 seconds or until spinach almost wilts. Drizzle sauce over scallops; serve with spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.4, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 1006.7, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 22.9

SCALLP PICCATA ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-23579

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb dry sea scallops, tough muscle removed
1/4 tsps kosher salt
1/4 tsps freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz whole-wheat angel hair pasta
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup clam juice
2 tsps cornstarch
1/4 cup garlic, chopped
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp capers, rinsed and chopped
2 tsps butter
2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley

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.

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