Garlic Tomato Pasta with Seared Scallops
What is more decadent than a bowl of pasta coated in a rich garlic tomato sauce, topped with fresh pan seared scallops? This is the perfect date night meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Seafood
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ lb fresh sea scallops
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- ½ tbsp lemon zest
- ½ lb thin spaghetti or linguine
- parmesan and chopped parsley for garnish
In a cast iron pan over medium heat, add in butter and olive oil.
Pat scallops dry and season with salt. Place flat side down in pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until a golden brown crust forms. Flip over and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add in minced garlic and saute 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add more olive oil or butter if needed
Add in oregano and red pepper flakes and saute another 30 seconds.
Deglaze pan with white wine, and simmer 2-3 minutes or until it reduces by half.
Add in chicken stock and canned tomatoes. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens a bit.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, in heavily salted water.
Add cook pasta to sauce and toss. Stir in lemon zest. Place on a serving platter and top with cooks scallops.
Sprinkle with grated parmesan and chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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