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Broiled Scallops with Bowtie Pasta, Mushrooms, and Peas
Recipes
Broiled Scallops with Bowtie Pasta, Mushrooms, and Peas
4 servings
30 minutes total
  • Put water on to boil for pasta; prepare scallops through step 3 (10 minutes)
  • Begin to cook pasta, then complete scallops and pasta (20 minutes)

Broiled Scallops

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Aluminum foil
  • 1 (24-oz) package frozen sea scallops, thawed and drained
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps

    1. Place oven rack 6 inches from broiler, then preheat on broil. Place butter in small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH for 15–20 seconds or until melted.
    2. Line baking sheet with foil. Spread a small amount of butter on foil to lightly grease bottom. Pat scallops dry; place on foil in single layer, but do not spread apart (wash hands).
    3. Pour melted butter, wine, and lemon juice over scallops; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Broil 10–12 minutes or until opaque and golden. Serve.

Bowtie Pasta, Mushrooms, and Peas

Ingredients

  • 8 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 oz presliced baby portabella mushrooms (rinsed)
  • 1 (8.5-oz) can green peas (drained)
  • 1 (15-oz) container refrigerated light Alfredo sauce

Steps

    1. Fill large saucepot ½ full of water. Cover and bring to a boil on high for pasta. Stir pasta into boiling water; boil 9–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender.
    2. Drain pasta; return empty pot to stove. Reduce to medium. Place butter in pot; swirl to coat. Add mushrooms and peas; cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms begin to soften.
    3. Stir in Alfredo sauce and pasta; cook 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thoroughly heated. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with cooked carrots, white mountain bread and lemon pie.
  • Shortcuts and Tips
  • For the most vibrant flavor, use up to 4 teaspoons of fresh-squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled juice.

Broiled Scallops

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 7g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 85mg, Sodium 1560mg, Total Carb 10g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 35g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 2%, Iron 6%

Bowtie Pasta, Mushrooms, and Peas

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 10g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 30mg, Sodium 610mg, Total Carb 56g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 7g, Protein 16g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 15%