Seared scallops over spaghetti with burst tomatoes and parsley

Seared Scallop Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Parsley

Sweet wild Alaska Weathervane scallops are especially good with pasta, burst cherry tomatoes and a silky white wine butter sauce. Garlic, Parmesan and parsley round out a dinner that feels bright, savory and comforting.

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Seared Scallop Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Parsley
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Seared Scallop Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Parsley

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

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Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Seared wild Weathervane scallops top spaghetti tossed with burst cherry tomatoes, garlic and a white wine butter sauce, finished with parmesan and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Wild Alaska Weathervane Scallops (about 4 scallops)
  • ½ lb spaghetti or capellini
  • olive oil
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • splash of white wine
  • 2 tbsp butter, divided
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan or Asiago cheese
  • 2 tbsp roughly chopped parsley
  • salt & pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and sauté for 8-10 minutes, pressing on them so they burst and collapse into a sauce.

  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package. Reserve some pasta water after straining and return noodles to the pot.

  3. Add garlic to the tomatoes and sauté for a minute. Add a splash of white wine and 1 tbsp butter. Cook for another 2 minutes or until the alcohol has cooked off.

  4. Add the spaghetti to the tomato mixture, along with grated cheese, and a splash of pasta water.

  5. Mix pasta with the sauce and add more pasta water if needed to reach a creamy, smooth consistency.

  6. Season with salt and pepper.

  7. In a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter on medium-high heat. Pat scallops dry and season with salt & pepper. Cook for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.

  8. Plate your pasta, add scallops, and top with parsley, red pepper flakes, and additional cheese.

  9. Serve and enjoy!

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