Angel Hair Pasta With Sea Scallops

Sea Scallops
January 23, 2021

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1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
8 oz angel hair pasta —
1 uncooked
1 tablespoon olive oil — for vegetables
1 teaspoon olive oil — for scallops
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley —
1 divided
1 clove garlic — minced
1 teaspoon dried whole basil
1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 oz clam juice — (1 bottle)
1 lb fresh sea scallops
1 cut into 1/2-inch pieces

To make Angel Hair Pasta With Sea Scallops, Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 deg for 5 minutes or until golden brown; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold running water; drain well. Place in a large bowl; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup parsley and the next 4 ingredients; saute for 1 minute. Add flour and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add clam juice, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour over pasta; toss well. Set aside, and keep warm. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat; add scallops, and saute 4 minutes or until scallops are done. Add to pasta mixture; toss gently. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1-1/4 cups).

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