Creamy Bay Scallop Spaghetti

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than directed on the package.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil just starts to smoke, add scallops and move them into a single layer. Let sear on high for about 1 minute. Toss to turn.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Drain pasta. Transfer to skillet with scallops; bring to a simmer. Add 1/2 of the chopped parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove from heat. Garnish generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

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