scallops alfredo

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Nov 30, 2016

From BHG Cooking for Today Stir-Fries, this is a simple and satisfying dish.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces sea scallops, fresh or frozen
  • 1 1/3 cups half and half, or light cream or milk
  • 3 tablespoons snipped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 ounces spinach fettucine, or plain fettuccine, cooked and drained
  • 1 large tomato, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • - finely shredded parmesan cheese for garnish, optional
  • - parsley sprigs, optional

How To Make scallops alfredo

  • Step 1
    Thaw scallops, if frozen.
  • Step 2
    Cut any large scallops in half; set aside.
  • Step 3
    For sauce, in a small bowl stir together half and half, light cream, or milk; parsley; cornstarch; and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Set aside.
  • Step 5
    Pour cooking oil into a wok or large skillet. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking).
  • Step 6
    Preheat over medium-high heat.
  • Step 7
    Stir-fry garlic in hot oil for 15 seconds.
  • Step 8
    Add scallops to the hot wok.
  • Step 9
    Stir-fry about 2 minutes or till scallops turn opaque.
  • Step 10
    Push scallops from the center of the wok.
  • Step 11
    Stir sauce.
  • Step 12
    Add sauce to center of wok.
  • Step 13
    Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
  • Step 14
    Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
  • Step 15
    Add cooked fettuccine, tomato, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. mg sodium, 496 mg potassium
  • Step 16
    Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce.
  • Step 17
    Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or till heated through.
  • Step 18
    Serve immediately.
  • Step 19
    Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
  • Step 20
    Nutrition information per serving: 416 calories, 25 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate, 18 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 341

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Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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