lemony scallops with angel hair pasta
Chicken
Lemony Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta
This delicate dish tastes so bright with a touch of lemon and tender sauteed scallops. Serve with crusty whole grain bread, and you have an impressive dinner that comes together in a flash.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked multigrain angel hair pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound sea scallops, patted dry
- 2 cups sliced radishes (about 1 bunch)
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Directions
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; sear scallops in batches until opaque and edges are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
- In same skillet, saute radishes, garlic and pepper flakes in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until radishes are tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in green onion and salt; cook 1 minute longer. Add to pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with lemon zest and juice. Top with scallops to serve.
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