Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until al dente; drain.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Reduce heat to low; stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce and cook just until the sauce begins to simmer.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Ladle scallops and sauce over hot pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

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