Pasta & Scallops

[Gonna Smoke]

As I said in the Kroger coupon thread, scallops are on sale and are probably my wife's favorite seafood. So off to Kroger to earn a few brownie points...

Next was what to do with them. She also loves pasta and after an interweb search or three, I came up with a game plan, so here we go...

• 2 lbs. sea scallops
• 1 onion chopped
• EVOO
• 1 lb. Linguine
• 2 large cloves of garlic chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes chopped
• 3 Tbs unsalted butter
• 2 lemons
• 1 liter box of white wine. I used chardonnay, but I'm sure any would work

Thawed out 2 bags of the scallops, 2 lbs. Laid them out on paper towels to dry...

There were 22 scallops in 2 lbs., gives some idea of their size.

Some of the other invitees to this party...

A good drizzle of EVOO in the pan, coat the scallops with cracked black pepper and coarse salt...time to sear them. Couple of minutes on each side on medium high heat and they're done...

Meanwhile, I've got the box of linguine boiling. Poured them up at around 5 minutes, don't want them cooked, yet. Put them back in the pot and a good drizzle of EVOO, set aside for now...

Once all the scallops were seared and set aside, I added 3 TBS of unsalted butter and one chopped onion to the pan. Saute the onion until mostly done...

Added the chopped tomatoes and garlic and allow to simmer for just a few, it will get thick fairly quickly...

Next, poured in the box of white wine, taste for salt and pepper, and allow to simmer to combine all and form a sauce. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan...

Stir in the pasta, place the scallops on top, and allow to cook for just a couple more minutes until the pasta is done and the sauce thickens. Squeeze on the fresh lemon juice...

Made a salad...

Give thanks. God is great, God is good...

Shredded parmesan cheese on the pasta, time to eat...

Nothing I would do different next time. After 41 years of marriage, still not sure my wife is worth all of this...

I'm off to Tennessee in the morning for a fishing trip, catch you guys later next week...

 

[Brokenhandle]

Dang good looking food! I'm betting she's worth it! The granddaughter is just as precious!

Ryan

 

[cptnding]

Wow! That looks fantastic!
What did you and your bride think about those scallops? I've seen that brand in Kroger and never tried them but the price is right this week.

 

[chilerelleno]

Damn.... that looks so good!

 

[indaswamp]

I don't get the chance to eat scallops often. And got burned on a fake scallop buy....it was sting ray wings cut into rounds....Yuk! But I'd eat your dish....looks awesome!!

 

[Steve H]

Fantastic Charles! I'll be giving that a try. Though. Ann doesn't like scallops.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Oh yeah Charles. Great meal. I normally wont buy wet scallops but seen some at Kroger few weeks ago for $10 for a pound so went for it. Put frozen in fridge for couple days to thaw and dry. They shrunk quite a bit but tasted OK. I prefer the dry they sell at Sam's but getting pretty pricey.

 

[gmc2003]

Looks and sounds fantastic Charles. Both the wife and I love scallops. My only problem is remembering to take the foot off them.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[SmokinEdge]

All looks pretty fantatical to me, nice work there. Have fun fishing.

 

[mike243]

Looks great, hope our weather clears up for you,I'm in the Knoxville area and rain today Thursday and Friday, clear then till end of next week. safe travels.

 

[JLeonard]

man thats a great looking meal. Of course after feeding her like that she cant fuss too much about your running off fishing!

Jim

 

[mdboatbum]

Beautiful looking meal! Now I want scallops...

 

[JLinza]

That looks great . Have fun on your fishing trip.

 

[boykjo]

One of my favorite dishes..... If it don't work out between you and the wife I'll marry you. What size boat you got..................

 

[sawhorseray]

That's one hell of a cook, great job Charles! RAY

 

[DRKsmoking]

Looks great Charles, like I mentioned before your seafood looks very good.
And Mona would love you big time for a feed of that.
Not me though.
I still love you just not for your shell fish, lol

Very good Charles

David

 

[goldendogs]

Nice looking meal right there, I would be all over that for sure.

 

[WaterRat]

Great dish, love it!

 

[912smoker]

Great looking plate of nourishment there Charles and I'm sure everyone was happy!
Good luck on the trip !

Keith

 

[uncle eddie]

Wow. Great looking meal and family!
LoOove me some pan seared scallops and yours looked fantastic.