Quick and Easy Scallop Pasta

Health score
9%
Quick and Easy Scallop Pasta
45 min.
2
755kcal
39.54%sweetness
97.53%saltiness
50.47%sourness
33.44%bitterness
74.48%savoriness
100%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This quick and easy scallop pasta recipe is a delicious and elegant dish perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy night in. The scallops are seared to perfection, with a golden brown crust and a tender, juicy center. They are paired with Japanese ramen noodles, which provide a unique twist to the traditional pasta dish. The addition of garlic, sesame oil, and sauvignon blanc creates a flavorful pan sauce that ties all the elements together. The dish is finished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped chives, adding a savory and fresh touch. This recipe is a great option for those looking for a quick and impressive meal, as it can be prepared in under 45 minutes. It is sure to impress your family and friends with its sophisticated flavors and beautiful presentation. The combination of scallops and pasta creates a hearty and satisfying dish that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Whether you are a scallop lover or a pasta enthusiast, this recipe is definitely worth trying. So, why not give it a go and treat yourself to a delicious and easy scallop pasta tonight?

Ingredients

  • large scallops dry warmed room temperature ( 30 minutes)
  • oz japanese ramen noodles dry (available from Amazon)
  • large cloves garlic minced
  • sesame oil 
  • 0.3 sauvignon blanc white wine 
  • butter unsalted
  • 0.3 parmesan cheese grated
  • 12  chives for plating, the rest left long for garnish thin
  •  lemon zest 
  • servings sea salt fresh

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. After patting the room temperature scallops dry, salt, pepper and apply granulated garlic to both sides.
  2. Start the ramen noodles boiling. When boiled for 4 minutes, drain, rinse and shake dry. Reserve until needed.
  3. Heat the oil to medium-high heat in a 12 inch non-stick saute pan. When hot, place the scallops in the pan and cook for three minutes on one side. Carefully turn them and cook for another three minutes then remove and reserve in a warming oven with the plates until serving.
  4. Reduce the pan heat to medium and place the minced garlic in the pan. Cook for about 1 to 1 minutes.
  5. Carefully pour in the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring up all of the little brown bits of scallop.
  6. Add the butter and stir to create the pan sauce.
  7. Add back the pasta, chopped chives and grated Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories755kcal
Protein13.36%
Fat52.28%
Carbs34.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.5
Glycemic Load
25
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.819565217391%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.61mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Taste

Sweetness:
39.54%
Saltiness:
97.53%
Sourness:
50.47%
Bitterness:
33.44%
Savoriness:
74.48%
Fattiness:
100%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:754.85kcal
37.74%
Fat:42.85g
65.92%
Saturated Fat:17.78g
111.13%
Carbohydrates:63.38g
21.13%
Net Carbohydrates:60.59g
22.03%
Sugar:1.71g
1.9%
Cholesterol:63.01mg
21%
Sodium:2307.63mg
100.33%
Alcohol:3.1g
17.21%
Protein:24.63g
49.26%
Vitamin B1:0.91mg
60.94%
Phosphorus:507.61mg
50.76%
Selenium:25.97µg
37.1%
Folate:119.92µg
29.98%
Manganese:0.58mg
29.06%
Vitamin B12:1.67µg
27.91%
Iron:4.18mg
23.21%
Vitamin B3:4.23mg
21.14%
Vitamin K:20.83µg
19.84%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.66%
Calcium:164.03mg
16.4%
Zinc:2.28mg
15.19%
Vitamin A:738.97IU
14.78%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.46%
Vitamin E:1.92mg
12.78%
Magnesium:50.43mg
12.61%
Potassium:439.54mg
12.56%
Fiber:2.79g
11.15%
Vitamin C:9.05mg
10.97%
Copper:0.22mg
10.88%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.63%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.84%
Source:Foodista