Summer Bay Scallops Scampi

You could also use small shrimp or lump crab meat for this easy pasta dish. Use more crushed red chili if a you like more heat.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb bay scallop
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup sun-dried tomato
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
•  salt and pepper
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1  lb angel hair pasta
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a small bowl cover sundried tomatoes with boiling water. Set aside and allow to steep for 30 minutes until tomatoes are softened.
2. Note: If you use oil packed tomatoes omit this step and increase the amount to one cup.
3. In the meantime, cook angel hair according to package directions, drain, and toss with a little olive oil.
4. Rinse and pat dry scallops. Season with salt and pepper.
5. When tomatoes are softened, squeeze out water and roughly chop.
6. In a large skillet heat 1/4 cup of butter and the olive oil on medium high heat until the butter foams.
7. Add scallops to the pan and cook 2 minutes until slightly brown on the edges. Stir and cook another 1 minute or until opaque. Remove from the hot oil and set aside.
8. Add to pan the garlic, chili, and sundried tomatoes and cook until garlic is blonde, about 2 minutes.
9. Add white wine and last 1/4 cup butter to the garlic mixture and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
10. Add back to the sauce the scallops and any juices and the fresh herbs.
11. Toss with the pasta and top with parmesan cheese.