Another easy and quick dinner idea that will wake your taste buds and get them dancing!! Classic Scampi made with scallops… Yum!
I had lots of fun hanging out with my sister this week. I get her for a few days several times a year and one time is usually in the summer. She is a busy girl with her dance and school, so I take the few days that I can get. We took full advantage of our time together and had lots of fun, but I had to take her home eventually. On the way back to mom’s, we stopped at the Cracker Barrel for lunch. Have you ever been there? It’s been years since I’ve been there and we ended up spending nearly two hours walking around the shop. That place is trouble if you’re not careful. So much fun stuff! I did end up getting something that I’ve been trying to find for a while. I got a brand new cast iron skillet! (Yes, I do have a big slight obsession with cast iron cookware but I did need a smaller size, I swear!)
Well, as soon as I got home, I had to put my new toy to a good use! I am such a sucker for scallops… I’m a sucker for any seafood really but scallops are special. I can’t explain it, it’s just love!
I couldn’t think of a better way to “welcome” my new skillet than making one of my favorite classic dishes. It’s so easy and fast, you can enjoy it any day. Scampi can be perfect for a fun family pasta night or a romantic candle light dinner. It’s a classic and never disappoints!
Feel free to be wild and make shrimp and scallops together! Yum!
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Scallop Scampi Recipe
another easy and quick dinner idea that will wake your taste buds and get them dancing!! Classic Scampi made with scallops.
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb fresh scallops
- 1/3 lb dry linguine
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small shallots sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 medium lemon
- 1 tsp fresh minced parsley
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package and set aside.
- Have the rest of your ingredients ready.
- Preheat a medium pan on medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sliced shallots. Saute until onions are transparent. Add minced garlic and saute until garlic is fragrant.
- Add butter. Once butter is melted, add lemon juice and wine, mix well.
- When the mixture starts to simmer, add scallops. Salt to taste. Cook scallops for about 2-3 minutes on each side, they will turn white. Be careful not to overcook the scallops or they will be robbery.
- Take out the scallops and add linguine and parsley to the pan. Mix it with sauce and saute for just a minute.
- Separate pasta in two and top of with scallops. Enjoy!!
Recipe Notes
Recipe from Lyuba @ willcookforsmiles.com All images and content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If you want to share this recipe, please simply link back to this post for the recipe. Thank you.
Check out these great recipes from other bloggers:
Scallops with Spicy Curry Sauce and Couscous from Table For Two
Carbonara with Pan Seared Scallops from Art and the Kitchen
Lingiune with Sauteed Scallops from Skinny Taste
More Pasta Ideas From Me:
Shrimp and Veggie Pesto Pasta
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Skillet
Chipotle Shrimp Bacon & Tomato Pasta Bowl
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Anele @ Success Along the Weigh
Oh wow…this looks insanely good! I haven’t had scallops in a while, I think I need to rectify that!
lyuba
You definitely do! Thank you so much, Anele!!
Liz
Another lovely recipe. Thank you. Glad you had a nice visit with your sister.
lyuba
Thank you so much, Liz!
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I’m not the biggest fan of scampi but I have to say that looks really good!
lyuba
Thank you, Mike! I’m glad you think it looks good even if you’re not a fan of scampi!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
I don’t think there is a seafood I don’t like. I agree with your cast iron fetish — I have a Griswold and it is magnificent. We take it with us when we travel. We have our special kitchen item containers when we vacation. The containers take up more room than our clothes 🙂 I’ve set my priorities.
lyuba
I totally see myself bringing my cookware when I travel. Every time I try to cook in any other kitchen then my own, I get frustrated with the cookware. I’ll have to bring my own next time!
Thank you, Marisa 🙂
criptic
“Scampi with Scallops” a winner anywhere with me specially with scallops…. Yes;-)
lyuba
Thank you so much 🙂
GiGi Eats
AW I AM ALL ABOUT THIS! I just wish scallops were cheaper as I can no longer eat shrimp! UGH! 🙁
lyuba
Oh me too! Can’t get them too often since they can be pricey.
Thank you for a sweet comment!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
My jaw just dropped. Loving the scallops here Lyuba and your pictures are INSANE!
lyuba
Awe, thank you, Trish 😀
Arthur in the Garden!
Yummy!
lyuba
Thank you, Arthur!
Laureen
Hi Lyuba,
A great big thank you for sharing the link to my Carbonara with Pan Seared Scallops, your the best 🙂
lyuba
Of course, Laureen! It looks amazing!
Kristi @ Chatfield Court
I love scampi but never thought to try it with scallops. Thanks for the recipe it looks delicious.
June
Your scallops look great, i prefer them cooked this way. Add the wine gives it a nice flavor.
Thalia @ butter and brioche
craving a bowlful of pasta right now.. looks delicious. can’t get enough of scallops at the moment, love this recipe!
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This looks amazing!! I know a few people who would just love this! 🙂
Jasmine
This was so good I licked the plate. 🙂
Lyuba
I love hearing that! Thank you, Jasmine 🙂
Me
Robbery. Too funny 😂 🤣
Cathy P
Going to try your recipe tomorrow. Yesterday was my birthday and we went scalloping. Live in Fl.Hope it comes out as good as it looks. Will let you know. Thanks
lyuba
Oh yay! I hope you will like it. I wish I could go scalloping 🙂 I love fresh scallops
Kris
Very dissapointed in this recipe. We live in Florida and just got back from a weekend of Scalloping. Brought a bunch home and were ready to cook them up. Found this recipe, and chose it out of about a dozen. We are huge scampi fans, and it’s hard for me to even call this dish scampi. Lacking flavor, lacking spices. Luckily my brother in law who is a chef, was here when we we made it and was able to save the dish and create something very good with it.
lyuba
I’m sorry you were disappointing with the recipe, Kris! I’m glad that whatever you added you liked. A scampi had four basic components which are butter, white wine, garlic, and lemon. If you want more, you can always add things to your personal taste. Thank you for letting me know!