Scallops with Angel Hair

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023
Scallops taste extravagant, but they’re actually low in fat. This recipe pairs them with superfine pasta, lightly coated with a lively white wine, garlic, onion and lemon sauce. —Nancy and John Mueller, Menomonee Falls, WI

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 3/4 pound bay scallops
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or additional vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Optional: Shredded Parmesan cheese and thinly sliced green onions

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook scallops in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat until firm and opaque; remove and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley and reserved scallops; heat through.
  4. Drain pasta; serve with scallops. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 340 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.