Creamy White Fettuccine Pasta With Scallops Recipe
Jane Crompton
This creamy white fettuccine pasta with scallops recipe is a must-try! The scallops are a refreshing addition to the fettuccine and I'd love to have more.
1packagefettuccinegluten-free, grain-free, and soy-free
8 to 12pieces scallops
2tablespoonsbutter
2cupsheavy cream
1tablespoongarlicdiced
3tablespoonsparsleyminced
1tablespoonbroccoliminced
1dashsalt
1dashwhite pepper
1cupwhite wine
¼cupparmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat a frying pan to about medium, medium-high. Add the butter or ghee to a pan over medium heat. Once the ghee is melted, season your scallops with a light sprinkle of salt. Don’t worry about seasoning the scallops, as the oil will add another level of flavour to it.
Add 4 pieces of scallops to the frying pan and let it cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until you start to see the pan side of the scallop begin to turn white. You want to be careful not to overcook scallops as they turn gummy. You want to look for that buttery texture when biting into them.
Flip the scallops to the other side. You want to see that the first side has a dark brown edge when you do so. Continue to cook the scallops for another 2 to 3 minutes by tossing the grease and oils over them with a spoon.
Once the scallops have been cooked, you can use this fat to make a white cream sauce. Add the garlic, broccoli and parsley and cook in the pan for about 2 minutes letting the aroma release into your already fragrant kitchen.
Next, add white wine and stir for another 3 minutes. After using a whisk, add the cream and cheese and whisk over heat for about 5 minutes. You are looking for a creamy consistency. Turn the flame off when you have seen all of the ingredients incorporated. Taste and season to your liking.
You want to have your water up to a boil and add the pasta in batches for the pasta. Cook as directed and quickly collect the strands with a pasta ladle.
In a big bowl, add the al dente pasta. Then, while using a spoon to mix, slowly pour your white sauce over the bowl of pasta strands. Make sure you coat every strand.
Plate into 4 separate dinner plates. Next, add 2 to 3 pieces of scallops to your plate of pasta.