Scallop Piccata With Sautéed Spinach Recipes

SCALLOP PICCATA ON ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Put a large pot of water on to boil.
• Sprinkle scallops on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the scallops; cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes total.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Cook pasta in the boiling water until not quite tender, about 4 minutes.
• Drain and rinse.
• Whisk wine, clam juice and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
• Cook garlic in the pan over medium-high heat, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the wine mixture; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in lemon juice, capers and butter; cook until the butter melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Return the scallops to the pan, add the pasta and cook, stirring gently, until heated through and coated with the sauce, about 1 minute.
• Stir in parsley and serve immediately.

CHESAPEAKE SCALLOP PICCATA

Steps:

• 1. Rub scallops with Feiny Chesapeake Rub and drizzle with olive oil. Sear scallops in a large heated skillet or grill for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove scallops from skillet.
• 2. Add stock, lemon juice, zest, capers, 1/2 of parsley, 1/2 of basil, chili peppers, salt. Reduce to a 1/3. Add butter and melt. Transfer scallops back to skillet and warm through. Plate up; garnish with remaining parsley & basil **serve with sauteed spinach and vermicelli**