Bay Scallops And Linguini Recipes

GARLIC BUCATINI AND SEARED BAY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
• Cook linguini according to package directions.
• Melt 1/2 of the butter butter and 1/2 of the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
• Rinse scallops and pat dry.
• Sauté half of the garlic in butter-olive oil until soft, about 1 minute. Add half of the scallops and and sauté for about 2 minutes, turning a couple of times. Remove scallops from pan to a plate and set aside.
• Add remaining butter and olive oil to the pan, and when the butter is melted and bubbly, add the remainder of the garlic. Sauté until soft, about 1 minute, then add the remaining scallops. Sauté for 2 minutes, turning a couple of times.
• Return first batch of scallops and garlic to pan, add the juice of 1/2 of a lemon, wine and season with kosher salt. Simmer for about a minute.
• Add the cooked linguini to the scallop mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINI IN A HERB AND WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring up to a boil for the pasta. Once at a boil add some salt and cook pasta to package directions. Hold off on starting the scallops until you drop your pasta.
• Remove the mussel from the scallops then with a paper towel pat them dry and season them with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 turn around the pan and 2 tablespoons of the butter. When butter melts into oil, add scallops. Brown scallops 2 minutes on each side, then remove from pan and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Add an additional drizzle of olive oil to the skillet and add the garlic, shallots, crushed red pepper flakes, thyme, a little salt and pepper. Reduce heat a little and saute garlic and shallots 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add wine to the pan and free up any pan drippings. Reduce wine 1 minute, then add seafood stock. Continue to cook for about 1 minute. Add the basil, parsley, lemon zest and juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, shake and stir the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the cooked linguini and cook for about 30 seconds, just to combine and let the pasta soak up the sauce.
• Divide the pasta between 2 serving plates and top with reserved scallops.
• For the side salad, in a bowl combine the arugula and tomatoes, drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, a splash of balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and serve.
• And for dessert, rinse strawberries and arrange on a plate. Serve with a glass of Champagne.

CREAMY BAY SCALLOP SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• 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.
• 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 60 seconds. 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 half the parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Grate generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.

LINGUINE WITH BROCCOLI AND BAY SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Peel broccoli stems and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water, drain and refresh under cold water, drain and set aside.
• Cook linguine til al dente in a large pot of boiling water. Drain well and toss with 1/4 cup butter.
• Heat remaining 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet.
• Add garlic and saute till softened.
• Add scallops, salt and pepper.
• Saute 3 minutes or till scallops are opaque.
• Add broccoli and heat 1 minute.
• Add pasta and heat through.
• Add cheese and serve at once.

LINGUINE WITH BAY SCALLOPS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Start bringing a large pot of water to a boil for the linguine.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the pancetta and saute a few minutes, until it begins to brown. Stir in the garlic, then add the tomatoes. Cook a few minutes, until the tomatoes start to thicken.
• Stir in scallops and cook till they start to show signs of cracking. Add salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Throw a couple of teaspoons of salt into the pot of water, add the linguine and cook about three minutes. Drain thoroughly, then add the linguine to the skillet with the scallops. Toss ingredients and serve.

SCALLOPS WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch, broth and wine until smooth. In a nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms, green onions and carrot; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Reduce heat. Add scallops and parsley; cook until scallops are firm and opaque. Serve with linguine and, if desired, lemon wedges.