PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS Recipe

Name: The Original Vinnie's Neighborhood Italians PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Sea scallops; 8 ounces Linguini pasta; 2 cups Fresh tomatoes; 1 cup Fresh basil; 3 cloves Garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons Capers; 1 medium Red onion; 1 cup White wine; 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 to taste Salt; 1 to taste Black pepper

Inspired by The Original Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian

Time30m

Serves4

linguini with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, capers, red onion, and white wine butter sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 pound Sea scallops

8 ounces Linguini pasta

2 cups Fresh tomatoes

1 cup Fresh basil

3 cloves Garlic cloves

2 tablespoons Capers

1 medium Red onion

1 cup White wine

4 tablespoons Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

1 to taste black pepper

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

Start by finely chopping the red onion and garlic, dicing the fresh tomatoes, and roughly chopping the basil.

Cook the Linguini

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the linguini according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Sear the Scallops

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, add the red onion and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, capers, and white wine. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.

Combine Everything

Stir in the cooked linguini, reserved pasta water, and fresh basil into the skillet with the sauce. Add the butter and stir until melted and combined. Gently fold in the seared scallops and cook for an additional minute to heat through.

Serve

Plate the pasta and scallops, and garnish with extra basil if desired. Serve immediately.