Spicy Cajun Scallops Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce. Bring the mixture just to a bare simmer.
• Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.

FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours

CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
• Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
• Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.

GARLIC SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Wash the scallops and pat dry well with a paper towel.
• Cook the pasta in salted water, drain and toss with 1 tbsp of oil to keep it from sticking.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in frying pan, add the garlic and cook for a few seconds. Add wine, and lemon juice and remove from the heat.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper and grill for about a minute on each side, or until just cooked.
• Gently reheat the garlic mixture, add the rocket and stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted.
• Toss through the pasta with the remaining oil, and scallops.

LEMONY SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; sear scallops in batches until opaque and edges are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet; keep warm., In the same skillet, saute radishes, garlic and pepper flakes in remaining oil until radishes are tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in green onions and salt; cook 1 minute. Add to pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with lemon zest and juice. Top with scallops to serve.

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Rinse scallops in cold water, drain.
• Add butter to large skillet and melt over low heat.
• Add Scallops& cook over medium high heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove scallops using a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add wine, lemon juice and chives to skillet.
• Cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add garlic salt, garlic& pepper.
• Remove from heat.
• To serve, spoon sauce over drained pasta, spoon scallops over sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

SCALLOPS WITH ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook scallops in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat until firm and opaque; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley and reserved scallops; heat through., Drain pasta; serve with scallops. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions if desired.

SPICY CAJUN SCALLOPS & ANGEL-HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Spray grate of outdoor grill, utensils and 2 large metal skewers with Pam for Grilling Spray.
• Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Whisk together heavy cream and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning in heavy saucepan.
• Simmer on grill until slightly reduced, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
• Thread scallops onto prepared skewers.
• Sprinkle scallops well with remaining Cajun seasoning; set aside.
• Spray garlic, tomatoes and asparagus well with cooking spray.
• Grill until well marked on each side; set aside to cool.
• Grill scallops about 4 minutes on each side or until opaque.
• Pop garlic out of skin; chop garlic cloves and tomatoes.
• Cut asparagus into diagonal slices.
• Toss vegetables with scallops, hot cooked pasta, Cajun cream sauce and parsley.
• If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
• Snap off the woody stems of asparagus before grilling.
• Use toothpicks to connect stalks and make an asparagus 'raft' for easiest grilling.
• Enjoy!

SPICY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
• Stir together the chili oil, parsley, lemon zest and juice, and salt in a large bowl. Add the angel hair pasta and toss with enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten; you probably won't need more than 1/4 cup or so. Season the pasta with more salt and with red pepper flakes to taste. Transfer to individual bowls, sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, and serve.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH TOMATO-SCALLOP SAUCE

Steps:

• In skillet, combine olive oil, onion, bell pepper & garlic.
• Sauté over medium heat until veggies are tender.
• Add tomatoes, oregano, salt & pepper.
• Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat & simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add Seafood & simmer another 3 minutes.
• Serve warm sauce over pasta.
• Top with parmesan cheese, if desired.

BLACKENED SCALLOPS OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Mix black pepper, white pepper, salt, mustard, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and thyme together. Dredge scallops in blackening spices.
• Melt 1/2 of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate, cover, and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add scallops in a single layer and sear until browned on the outsides and opaque in the centers, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cover and set aside.
• Drain pasta and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Add the mushroom mixture and tomato. Serve pasta in individual bowls; place scallops on top and drizzle with lemon juice.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Preparation:.
• Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes or until golden brown; set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Cook with salted water.
• Drain well. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
• At the same time heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup parsley and next 4 ingredients; sauté 1 minute.
• Add flour and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add clam juice, stirring constantly.
• Cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour over pasta and toss well. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium heat, add scallops and sauté 4 minutes or until scallops are done. Add to pasta mixture, toss gently.
• Spread the bread crumbs on top of the pasta and serve.