Spicy Scallop Pasta

Jules211's Note:

I love scallops and came up with a few different recipes by playing around. I always get rave reviews.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 8 ounces linguine, cooked according to package
• 1 lb fresh scallops, rinsed and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic (from a jar is fine)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. While pasta is cooking, prepare scallops.
2. If they are large cut in half horizontally.
3. Pour oil in a large sauce pan and place over medium heat.
4. Add garlic cook until golden 1-2 minutes.
5. Careful not to burn.
6. Add parsley and red pepper flakes.
7. Stir once or twice.
8. Add scallops with a pinch or 2 of salt.
9. Increase the heat to high, and cook for 1 minute (or till the scallops are done).
10. Turn off the heat.
11. In a large bowl add cooked pasta and toss the scallops.
12. Top with bread crumbs.
13. Serve immediately.
14. Serve with a crusty bread and a nice green salad.

Reviews

[Peter J]

Really tasty Jules for something so quick and easy! When cooking the only pasta I had was a miniature macaroni variety not vaguely like linguine, but still tasted great and I think any of your favorite pasta varities would be fine. The sauce gave the pasta a wonderful spicy flavor.