Lemon Pepper Scallops with Orzo Pasta
This Lemon Pepper Scallops with Orzo Pasta Recipe is surprisingly quick and easy to make! Full of fresh lemon, garlic, and just a touch of butter!
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 471kcal
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz) packages Sea Cuisine Lemon Pepper Scallops baked according to package directions
- 1 (8 oz) box orzo pasta cooked according to package directions (reserve some pasta water)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- pasta water to thin out sauce if necessary
- Crumbled feta for garnish
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the scallops according to package directions.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a large bowl whisk together butter, oil, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour in hot pasta and stir to combine.
- Season with salt, to taste and add pasta water, if desired.
- Serve with baked scallops and garnish with feta and cilantro!
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Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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