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Pan Seared Scallops with Pasta

A light, bright and completely flavor-packed Pan Seared Scallops with Pasta - perfect for summer days when you're craving carbs but want something unique

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 467 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound large scallops
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved lengthwise
  • chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of heavily salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pat the scallops dry with paper towels and add to the skillet, in batches if needed, keeping them about 1 inch apart in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper, and flip on the other side.
  3. Add butter to the pan, season the other side with salt and pepper and cook for 3 more minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover and set aside.
  4. Add the garlic and cherry tomatoes to the pan along with ¼ cup of pasta water, scraping down any browned bits, and cook until the tomatoes soften and release some juice, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Toss the cooked pasta with the tomatoes and add as much of the remaining pasta water as desired. Turn off the heat, return the scallops to the skillet along with any juices that have accumulated, and stir to coat with the sauce and pasta.
  6. Serve immediately with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container and eat within 1-2 days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 689mg (29%) Potassium 503mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 689mg 29%
Potassium 503mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.