Seared Scallops on Angel Hair Pasta
Ingredients
¾ cup
low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tsp.
flour
4 tbsp.
Kowalski's Unsalted Butter, divided
¼ cup
finely chopped shallots
4 cloves
garlic, thinly sliced
½ cup
dry white wine
12
large sea scallops (about 1 ½ lbs. total)
- freshly ground Kowalski's Sea Salt and Kowalski's Black Peppercorns
2 tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
- prepared angel hair pasta, warm, for serving
3 tbsp.
chopped fresh Italian parsley
- lemon wedges, for garnish
- Rosemary Pesto, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Stir ¼ cup broth into flour until smooth; set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp. butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots to pan; sauté for 3 min., stirring frequently.
- Add garlic; sauté for 1 min., stirring constantly.
- Add wine and scrape pan; bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until liquid almost evaporates.
- Add remaining broth; bring to a boil and cook until reduced by ½ (about 5 min.).
- While broth cooks, melt 1 tbsp. butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper; add scallops to the skillet with the butter and cook until golden and just opaque in the center (1-2 min. per side). Transfer cooked scallops to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
- Stir flour-broth mixture into reduced sauce; cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened (1 min.).
- Remove from heat; whisk in remaining butter and juice. Add warm drained pasta to sauce; toss to coat.
- Transfer pasta to a large serving platter; arrange scallops on top.
- Sprinkle with parsley; garnish with lemon.
- Serve immediately with rosemary pesto, if desired.
Tasty Tips:
- Prep a scallop by pulling off and discarding the small muscle on the side (if it is still attached). Dry it thoroughly to ensure the most golden-brown crust.
- Add scallops to the pan when the butter stops bubbling and starts to brown on the edges of the pan.
Nutrition Note:
- This recipe is rich in vitamin K and selenium, low in fat and a good source of vitamins A, C and B.