Seared Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta

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Seared Scallops with Angel Hair Pasta

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Bowl of angel hair pasta topped with seared scallops, chopped prosciutto, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and spinach and garnished with fresh basil leaves

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Recipe Data

6
Servings
10min
Prep
30min
Total

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    Description

    The combination of garlic, wine, butter and prosciutto forms an incredible savory sauce that complements seared scallops perfectly.

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    Ingredients
    Serves 6
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    10 oz. Hy-Vee angel hair pasta
    1 tbsp. Hy-Vee Select olive oil
    18 medium sea scallops, trimmed, about 8-oz.
    ⅓ c. prosciutto, chopped
    1 ½ c. grape tomatoes, sliced
    8 oz. sliced mushrooms
    1 tsp. fresh garlic, minced
    ½ c. dry white wine
    ¼ tsp. kosher salt
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee black pepper
    ¼ c. Hy-Vee unsalted butter
    ½ lbs. baby spinach
    Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

    Things To Grab

    • Large stockpot
    • Colander
    • Large skillet

    Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown; transfer to a platter and set aside.

      Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
      It's important to trim each scallop to reduce chewiness. To trim each scallop, pinch off the small rectangular tag of tissue on the side using your thumb and first finger.
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    3. In same skillet, cook prosciutto for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    4. Add wine and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper.
    5. Add butter and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted, stirring often. Add scallops and pasta, tossing to thoroughly combine. If desired, garnish each serving with basil.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    360 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 560mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 42g
    • Protein: 16g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Vitamin A 60%
    0%
    Vitamin C 25%
    0%
    Iron 20%
    0%
    Calcium 4%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons Holiday 2015.