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Lemon Rockefeller Scallop Penne
with garlic breadcrumbs
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories

Chef
Maija Barnes
Here we have tender scallops with a nice golden brown crisp. There's also leafy spinach and a lovely crunch from garlic breadcrumbs, all tossed together with penne pasta. Our seafood pasta is always a hit.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 8 oz. Scallops
- 1 Lemon
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- ½ oz. Baby Spinach
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- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat22g
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Protein24g
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Sodium1240mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 16 oz. scallops, follow same instructions as 8 oz. scallops, working in batches if necessary.
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If using shrimp, follow same instructions as scallops in Step 4, cooking until shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Tear spinach leaves.
Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Mince garlic. -
2 Toast the Breadcrumbs
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add half the butter (reserve remaining for sauce) and panko to hot pan. Stir frequently until panko turns golden-brown, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer breadcrumbs to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While panko toasts, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Pasta
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add garlic to hot pan. Stir occasionally until browned, 1-2 minutes.Add cream base, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), remaining butter, and half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for scallops). Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add pasta and spinach. Stir occasionally until combined and heated through, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Cook Scallops and Finish Dish
Pat scallops dry and season all over with remaining garlic salt and a pinch of pepper. Scallops will vary in amount as they are portioned by weight. Don't worry, the sweet flavor and tender texture will be the same.
Return pan used to toast panko to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add scallops to hot pan and cook undisturbed until browned and scallops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes per side.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with scallops and garnishing with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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