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