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Scallops with Lemon-Caper Pasta

with baby spinach

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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You've had many a piccata before, at banquet dinners and weddings. You're used to the old stand-by, the dry chicken breast and super-salty capers with some subpar pasta. (Or you've had our delicious and succulent version with creamy sauce and delicate pasta.) This caper and butter sauce is all of the latter, none of the former, and instead of boring, snoozy chicken, succulent sweet scallops to sop up the good flavors.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Scallops
  • Info
    5 oz. Linguine
  • 1 Lemon
  • Info
    2 oz. Sour Cream
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • Info
    1 oz. Seasoned Croutons
  • Info
    1 oz. Grated Parmesan
  • 4 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • ½ oz. Capers

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    580
  • Carbohydrates
    75g
  • Net Carbs
    69g
  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    32g
  • Sodium
    1860mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium 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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Coarsely crush croutons.

    Pat scallops dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and 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. 2

    Cook the Pasta

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 10-12 minutes.

    Reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.

    Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.

    While pasta cooks, cook scallops.

  3. 3

    Cook the Scallops

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add scallops to hot pan and cook until golden brown and scallops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes per side.

    Remove scallops to a plate.

  4. 4

    Finish the Pasta

    Return pot used to cook pasta to medium heat.

    Add pasta cooking water, mirepoix base, and a pinch of salt to hot pot. Stir to combine.

    Add cooked pasta, sour cream, and Parmesan and stir until pasta is fully coated.

    Add spinach, capers, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Stir often until spinach begins to wilt, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with scallops and garnishing with crushed croutons. Squeeze lemon wedge over to taste. Bon appétit!

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