Best Seared Scallops Over Basil Pasta Recipes
BASIL PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS OVER PASTA
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
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
SEARED SCALLOPS OVER BASIL PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by TFerg
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- This all happens very fast so prepare all ingredients in advance. 1. Mix Olive oil and basil in a large bowl. 2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. 3. Mix salt and pepper in a small bowl. 4. Sprinkle salt and pepper mixture onto one side of the dry scallops. 5. Heat a large cast iron or heavy frying pan. 6. Add vegetable oil. Heat to very hot. 7. Remove 2 Tbs of pasta water and mix pasta water in with oil and basil 8. Drain, rinse, and transfer pasta to the bowl with the basil mixture. 9. Sprinkle cheese into pasta mixture (1/2 at a time) and mix well. 10. When the pan is very hot, place scallops (salt/pepper side down) in a single layer around the pan. Do not crowd the scallops or they will steam instead of sear. Sprinkle additional salt/pepper mixture onto the top of the scallops. 11. Sear the scallops for 3 minutes until you see a golden brown color on the bottom. Turn scallops, and cook the other side. 12. When the scallops are golden remove them to a heated plate and cover them. 13. Reduce the heat for the pan to medium and add scallops/onions and brown them. 14. Once the onions are brown (about 4 minutes) add the white wine, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to remove anything stuck to the pan. Slowly increase the heat. 15. Continue to scrape and mix ingredients in the pan as the mixture reduces. (about 3 minutes) 15. Divide pasta onto plates, and top with scallops. Spoon wine reduction on top of the scallops. 16. Serve with a green vegetable like asparagus.
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