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Pan-Seared Scallop Pasta Recipe – This pan-seared scallops recipe with spaghetti will make you feel like a pro chef! With minimal prep and some handy cooking tricks, you’ll have an indulgent and elegant dinner for two, perfect for a date night. Spaghetti gets tossed in a decadent caper and garlic sauce and served with pan-seared scallops for a luxurious combination. So let’s grab those fresh sea scallops, fire up the stove, and get started on this perfect pasta date night.
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Ingredients list for the scallops pasta recipe with caper butter sauce
- 1 pound fresh scallops
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 pound spaghetti pasta
For the caper butter sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small jar of capers, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Sea scallops pasta recipe
This scallops pasta recipe can rival those you find in fancy restaurants. And the caper butter sauce is absolutely amazing. The perfect accompaniment to these seared golden brown scallops!
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Directions
1. To make the sea scallops pasta: Rinse the scallops with cold water, and thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Season scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook pasta al dente, following the package directions.
2. Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the scallops to the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and translucent in the center, about 1-2 minutes per side, no more. Set the pan-seared scallops aside and keep warm.
3. For the caper butter sauce: Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the capers; season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Toss the cooked pasta in the caper butter sauce, then divide into plates. Top it with the scallops and the remaining caper butter sauce. Serve the pan-seared scallops and pasta immediately with the caper butter sauce, garnished with parsley. Enjoy!
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How to keep sea scallops pasta leftovers
You can keep any sea scallops and pasta leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Try reheating pasta and scallops separately as scallops can become chewy in the microwave. Use a skillet over medium heat and a dollop of butter to reheat the scallops.
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