How to Make Creamy Bay Scallop Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a delicious plate of pasta to satisfy your cravings for a comforting and flavorful meal. And when you add succulent bay scallops to the mix, you're in for a real treat. This Creamy Bay Scallop Spaghetti recipe is a perfect combination of tender scallops, savory sauce, and al dente pasta. With just the right amount of creaminess and a hint of seafood flavor, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked thick spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound bay scallops
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, divided
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic.
  • Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • 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.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.
  • Nutrition

    671 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 166mg
    • Sodium: 573mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 664mg