9. Sautéed Scallops Pasta

Servings: 6

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 23 minutes

Ready in: 33 minutes

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound gluten-free angel hair pasta
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh sea scallops, rinsed and quartered
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add scallops and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until firm and opaque; stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer cooked scallop to serving plates and set aside.
• Sauté garlic in the skillet, until golden brown. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
• Stir in lemon juice, wine, and chives; simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat.
• Toss cooked scallops with the sauce, and then spoon over pasta. Sprinkle with chopped parsley on top and serve.