A plate of spaghetti topped with pan-seared scallops, blanched asparagus and lemony white wine sauce.

Scallop Spaghetti with Lemon White Wine Sauce

Name: Scallop Spaghetti with Lemon White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Spaghetti, 12 oz; Scallops, 16 oz; Asparagus, 1 bundle trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Butter, 2 tbsp; Shallot, 1 finely chopped; Garlic, 3 cloves minced; Dry white wine, 1 cup; Lemon, 1 juiced; Lemon zest, 1 tbsp; Salt, 1.5 tsp; Pepper, 1 tsp; Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup grated; Parsley, 2 tbsp finely chopped

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style French

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: June 16, 2023

This Pasta dish is inspired by French cuisine and incorporates seasonal ingredients like asparagus and lemon. The dish is made with spaghetti, which is cooked in a lemony white wine sauce and served with pan-seared scallops and blanched asparagus. The flavors of this dish are bright, fresh and perfect for a summer evening dinner.

Ingredients (for 4)

Spaghetti - 12 oz
Scallops - 16 oz
Asparagus - 1 bundle - trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Butter - 2 tbsp
Shallot - 1 - finely chopped
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
Dry white wine - 1 cup
Lemon - 1 - juiced
Lemon zest - 1 tbsp
Salt - 1.5 tsp
Pepper - 1 tsp
Parmesan cheese - ¼ cup - grated
Parsley - 2 tbsp - finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍝🍜🌊

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2 - 🍳🦐🔥

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and pan-sear scallops for about 2-3 minutes per side until they have a crust and are cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Step 3 - 🧅🧄🍳

Add the remaining olive oil and butter to the same skillet. Add chopped shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they soften and become translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
Step 4 - 🍷🍋🧂

Add dry white wine to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Squeeze fresh lemon juice and add 1 tbsp of lemon zest to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and reduce the heat to low.
Step 5 - 🍝🌿🍴

Add the cooked spaghetti and blanched asparagus to the skillet and toss until they are coated with the sauce.
Step 6 - 🦐🥄🍝

Add the pan-seared scallops to the skillet and gently toss everything together.
Step 7 - 🍴🧀🌿

Divide into 4 plates and sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley on top.
Step 8 - 🔥🍝🍴

Serve hot.

Additional

To switch up the protein, you could also use shrimp or chicken in place of scallops. For a vegetarian option, leave out the protein altogether and add sautéed mushrooms or cherry tomatoes to the dish instead.