Quick Scallops and Spaghetti

I had scallops and little time to make dinner so this is what I came up with and the kids loved it. Maybe they were just hungry.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces  whole wheat spaghetti (or similar type of pasta)
• 1 1⁄2 lbs bay scallops
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6  garlic cloves (minced)
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped)
•  red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti per package instruction while preparing the scallops.
2. (Drain spaghetti and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water).
3. While spaghetti is cooking, heat skillet on medium high. Add olive oil and heat about 1 minute.
4. Add garlic and black pepper, saute for about 45 seconds, do not brown.
5. Add scallops and cook until opaque (about 5 minutes).
6. Remove scallops to a bowl with slotted spoon.
7. Add onion and cook until softened (add a ladle or about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pasta water to skillet to make sauce).
8. Once onion pieces are clear and soft, squeeze in the juice of one large lemon.
9. Salt to taste.
10. Drain and put hot spaghetti in a large bowl, immediately pour the skillet of scallops on top of the spaghetti, add chopped parsley and toss to mix.
11. Serve immediately, can add lemon, parsley or red pepper to taste.