Scallop And Pine Nut Sauce with Spaghettini And Basil
Ingredients 1 pound bay scallops 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin preferred 2 each garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup pine nuts (pignoli) 2 tablespoon salt + 1/2 ts 1 pepper, freshly gro...
Ingredients
- butter, approx
- garlic, approx
- salt, approx
- oil, approx
- pasta, approx
- water, approx
- pepper, approx
Directions
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Ingredients 1 pound bay scallops 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin preferred 2 each garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup pine nuts (pignoli) 2 tables
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Remove the tough tendon on the side and dry well on paper towels
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In a large saucepan or flame-proof casserole, heat the oil
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Add the garlic and cook over moderately low heat until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes
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Add the pine nuts, increase the heat to moderate and cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are lightly browned, about 2 minutes
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Remove the sauce from the heat and season with 1/2 tsp
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of the salt and all of the pepper
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil