Ingredients for - Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta
How to cook deliciously - Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until al dente; drain. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Reduce heat to low; stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce and cook just until the sauce begins to simmer. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
6 . Stage
Ladle scallops and sauce over hot pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS