How to Make Scallops with Pasta in a Wine Sauce
Bay scallops are smaller and sweeter than their sea scallop cousins. Paired with whole-grain pasta, they make for a simple yet elegant dish that’s heart-healthy as well. For a lower carb dish, replace some or all of the pasta with zucchini or carrot “noodles”
5 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 cup spaghetti, 4 oz. scallops
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook 6-7 minutes, turning once. Remove scallops from pan and cover to keep warm.
- Add garlic to pan and sauté for 30 seconds. Add wine and simmer on low for 3-4 minutes. Add chicken broth and basil to pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add scallops back to skillet. Add spaghetti and cook for 30 seconds.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 cup spaghetti, 4 oz. scallops
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Amount per serving
Calories
350
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
5g
6%-
Saturated Fat
0.7g
4% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
30mg
10% -
Sodium
340mg
15% -
Total Carbohydrate
46g
17%-
Dietary Fiber
6g
21% -
Total Sugars
2g
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Added Sugars
0g
0%
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
25g
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Potassium
360mg
8%
Ingredients
whole-wheat spaghetti
8 oz
olive oil
1 tbsp
bay scallops
1 lbs
garlic (minced)
1 clove
dry white wine
1 cup
low sodium chicken broth
1 cup
dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil
1/2 tsp