Scallop Scampi

Scallop Scampi

from wenthere8this.com
25 min
4 servings

Scallop Scampi only takes 25 minutes to make with pan seared bay scallops and a garlicky scampi sauce all tossed with linguine!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bay scallops (patted dry)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (juice from 1-2 lemons)
  • 8 ounces linguine (cooked and drained, 1/4 cup cooking liquid reserved)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add the scallops and cook until lightly browned on the outside. (You'll need to do this in 2 separate batches to ensure they brown evenly).

  3. 3

    Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Turn the heat down to medium and add the butter.

  5. 5

    Add the garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until garlic is softened and fragrant.

  6. 6

    Add the wine and simmer on low for 5-7 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the salt, pepper and parsley and cook for 1 minute.

  8. 8

    Add the lemon juice and cook 1 minute.

  9. 9

    Turn the heat down to medium-low and add in the scallops and pasta. Toss to combine.

  10. 10

    If the sauce is too thin, stir in 1 tablespoon of the pasta cooking liquid at a time (while pasta is on medium heat) until the desired thickness is reached.