Ingredients for - Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta
How to cook deliciously - Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta
1. Stage
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
2. Stage
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
3. Stage
Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
4. Stage
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
5. Stage
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