Quick Easy Lemon Garlic Scallop Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
Quick & Easy Lemon Garlic Scallop Angel Hair Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of scallops with the zing of lemon and the smokiness of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 pound sea scallops
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Add scallops, cooking until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, parsley, and crumbled bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the scallops a few hours in advance.
- Substitute shrimp for scallops if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Quick & Easy Lemon Garlic Scallop Pasta, Lemon Garlic Scallops, Angel Hair Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta