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Lemony Scallop Pasta
with bacon and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
- Mediterranean
Chef
Jimmy Shay
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Par Cooked Noodles
- 8 oz. Patagonian Petite Scallops
- 1 Lemon
- 2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ½ oz. AP Flour
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories760
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Carbohydrates80g
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Net Carbs77g
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Fat28g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1790mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Zester
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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.Pat scallops dry and season all over with 1/4 tsp. 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. -
2 Start the Pasta
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add bacon to hot pan and stir occasionally until bacon is crispy, 1-2 minutes.Add minced garlic and parsley and white portions of green onions. Stir occasionally until garlic is fragrant, 30-60 seconds.Stir in flour until no dry flour remains.Add 1 cup water, creme fraiche, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 2 tsp. lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. -
3 Finish the Pasta
Once simmering, stir spinach and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) into hot pan until combined, 1-2 minutes.
Add pasta and stir occasionally until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While pasta heats, continue recipe. -
4 Cook Scallops and Finish Dish
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Let heat, 3 minutes.
Add scallops to hot pan and cook undisturbed, 90 seconds.After 90 seconds, stir occasionally until scallops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 60-90 seconds.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with scallops. Garnish with green portions of green onions and remaining cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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