fettuccine with scallops and peas

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups peas
  • 3/4 pound fettucine
  • 1.25 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted and cut into bits
  • - saffron butter sauce

How To Make fettuccine with scallops and peas

  • Step 1
    In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook peas for 3-5 minutes (fresh may take slightly longer.) or until they are just tender.
  • Step 2
    Drain well.
  • Step 3
    In a kettle of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is al dente, drain, and transfer it to a large skillet.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, arrange scallops in a steamer over boiling water, season them with salt and pepper and steam them, covered, for 2-3 minutes, or until they are just cooked through.
  • Step 5
    To the pasta, add the butter, peas, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 6
    Heat the mixture through, over low heat, tossing it well.
  • Step 7
    Add the scallops and the saffron butter sauce and toss well.
  • Step 8
    Serve hot.

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Category: Fish
Category: Pasta
Category: Seafood
Culture: Italian

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