Italian-inspired · pasta plate
Seared Scallops with Creamy Green Pasta
Golden scallops sit beside spinach-tossed pasta in a light garlic cream sauce.
Total time30 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- 02
Pat scallops very dry, season, and sear in olive oil for 2 minutes per side, until opaque; transfer.
- 03
Melt butter, cook garlic for 30 seconds, then add cream and spinach until wilted.
- 04
Toss in pasta, loosen with pasta water, and serve with scallops and lemon.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use shrimp instead of scallops.
- Gluten-free pasta works with the same sauce.
Why this is a good weeknight call
The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
