Linguine With Scallops Brown Butter And Peas Recipes

LINGUINE WITH SCALLOPS AND SNOW PEAS IN A SAFFRON SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
• Make the saffron sauce. In a heavy saucepan combine shallots and white wine. Reduce to 2 tablespoons and then add saffron threads and 1 to 2 tablespoons of cream. Place pan over high heat and whisk in butter a piece at a time, adding the next piece before the last one has completely melted, stirring constantly. Do not allow mixture to boil. Add fresh lemon juice and salt and white pepper to taste.
• Place scallops in a steamer over simmering water and steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Then add snow peas and steam 1 minute more. Transfer linguine to a plate, top with scallops and snow peas and top with sauce.

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.

SCALLOPS LINGUINE

Steps:

• 1. Thaw frozen scallops. Cook linguine to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Rinse scallops with cold water; drain. Cut large scallops in half crosswise, if desired. In large bowl, mix scallops, lemon juice and garlic. Sprinkle with parsley, dill-weed and salt and pepper. Toss gently. Cover; refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes to blend flavors.
• 2. In large pan, melt margarine. Drain scallops; saute over medium heat in margarine for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cream; cook til thoroughly heated, about 1 minute. Add linguine to scallop mixture, tossing gently to distribute scallops and heat thoroughly. Srpinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 6

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CREAMY NOODLES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until almost al dente, about 5 minutes, then stir in peas and cook until noodles are al dente, about 2 minutes more. Drain in a colander, then transfer to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
• While noodles cook, pat scallops dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then add scallops. Increase heat to high and sear scallops, turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 minutes total. Transfer to platter with noodles and keep covered.
• Add wine to skillet and deglaze by boiling, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, 1 minute. Stir in water and cream and boil until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chives and pour sauce over scallops and noodles.