hazelnut-crusted scallops

Name: Hazelnut-Crusted Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (8-oz) package(s) angel hair pasta; 5 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, divided; 3/4 cup - dry white wine; 1/2 cup - light cream; 2 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme (or 1 generous pinch dried thyme leaves); 1 pinch(es) sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 2 pound(s) sea scallops; 1/2 cup - plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup - finely chopped hazelnuts; 4 sprig(s) fresh thyme, for garnish

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on May 17, 2017

This is a delicious recipe from the state of Oregon. Did you know the hazelnut is Oregon's official state nut? And of course, with Oregon being along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, fresh scallops are always available in abundant qualities. For this recipe, it's makes a much nicer presentation if you use the larger sea scallops rather than the smaller bay scallops.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 (8-oz) package angel hair pasta
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3/4 cup - dry white wine
1/2 cup - light cream
2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 generous pinch dried thyme leaves)
1 pinch sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 pounds sea scallops
1/2 cup - plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup - finely chopped hazelnuts
4 sprigs fresh thyme, for garnish

How To Make hazelnut-crusted scallops

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, and drain well.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 3

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a cast-iron or oven-proof skillet. Stir in wine, cream, thyme, sea salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Step 4

Add scallops to skillet, and turn a few times to coat thoroughly in the cream sauce. Remove skillet from heat.
Step 5

Melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter in microwave oven. Stir breadcrumbs and chopped hazelnuts into the melted butter. Sprinkle the nutty breadcrumb mixture over the scallops.
Step 6

Place skillet in oven, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the top is bubbly and starting to brown.
Step 7

To serve, divide pasta among 4 individual serving plates. Arrange scallops on top of pasta, garnish each with a sprig of thyme, and serve immediately.
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