scallop scampi

This scallop linguine recipe tastes like a restaurant meal, but is easy to make at home. Tender bay scallop pasta + a crunchy pine nut topping. 

Bay Scallop Linguine Recipe

panko bread crumbs

pine nuts

garlic

butter

Parmesan cheese (high quality)

lemon

lb. linguine

bay scallops (the small ones)

olive oil

sea salt

In a small food processor, pulse together garlic and pine nuts until chopped into small pieces. Add panko bread crumbs and pulse until combined. Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and toast breadcrumb mixture for 2-4 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside and when cool, stir in lemon zest and parmesan cheese.

Cook linguine according to package instructions to al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Meanwhile, pat scallops dry with paper towel. Heat olive oil and butter in a large stainless steel skillet and when hot, add scallops in a single layer. Season with sea salt and cook for 2-4 minutes, until cooked through. Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add cooked linguine to scallop skillet and toss together, adding pasta water if needed.

Serve pasta in shallow bowls and top with breadcrumb mixture and season with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. 

Looks great! What is the small food processor that was used to make the bread crumb mixture?

I added a few thingshere and there but this recipe is quick, easy, and delicious!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCyz_M92rFI

I stopped by Twin Cities Live to share this date night worthy, but 20 minute dinner!

Scallop Linguine on Twin Cities Live

Spicy Scallop Scampi is an impressive dish that comes together in under 20 minutes. Seared scallops topped in a savory garlic, lemon, white wine, and butter sauce!

Spicy Scallop Scampi

sea scallops, tough muscles removed ((450 grams))

white wine

lemon juice

lemon zest

red pepper

salt

chives (to garnish)

Rinse scallops, and pat off as much moisture as possible with paper towels. This will help ensure you get a great sear on your scallops.

Heat a skillet over medium high-high heat.

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, then when the butter melts, add your scallops.

Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side, until you can see the brown crust forming on the bottom. If you are using something like a cast-iron skillet, you should be able to get a great sear on your scallop—you can tell they are ready to flip when they release easily from the pan. (With a nonstick skillet, you just need to use your eyes since they won’t stick to the pan at all.)

Once flipped, cook only about  1 minute on the other side until they start to brown very lightly. Remove from pan. Scallops will continue cooking after you remove them, and overcooked scallops turn rubbery easily.

Turn down the heat to medium.

Add white wine, remaining 4 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes, until you can smell the garlic, and sauce has reduced slightly.

Serve scallops with scampi sauce poured over the top.

Garnish with fresh chopped chives.

You indicate a cast iron pan will give a good sear.  My understanding is that cast iron pans excel where you want a really hot surface.  Last time, I did scallops (which dried) on a cast iron pan, I cranked up the heat to max and used avocado oil because of its high flashpoint.  Didn't burn the scallops, but also didn't get them very golden brown.   Your instructions are to turn the stove up to medium-high and use butter and olive oil.  Can you tell me your thoughts on this - is not-so-very-hot better, and if so, why.  Thanks.

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