Vermicelli With Scallops and Lemon

365 Great 20 Minute Recipes

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  vermicelli
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  cup  clam juice
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest
• 2  teaspoons dried tarragon
• 1  lb  small bay scallop
• 3⁄4 cup  thinly sliced scallion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot of water, cook vermicelli until tender, but still firm, 7 minutes.
2. Drain. Transfer to a serving dish.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine olive oil, butter, clam juice, lemon juice, zest and tarragon. Bring to a boil. Boil until slightly reduced, 2 minutes.
4. Add scallops, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered until opaque but still tender, 1-2 minutes.
5. Stir in scallions and pepper. Spoon sauce over pasta and serve.