Ingredients for - Creamy Bay Scallop Spaghetti
How to cook deliciously - Creamy Bay Scallop Spaghetti
1 . Stage
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than directed on the package.
2 . Stage
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil just starts to smoke, add scallops and move them into a single layer. Let sear on high for about 1 minute. Toss to turn. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
3 . Stage
Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
4 . Stage
Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
5 . Stage
Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
6 . Stage
Drain pasta. Transfer to skillet with scallops; bring to a simmer. Add 1/2 of the chopped parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
7 . Stage
Remove from heat. Garnish generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS