Made with our delicious extra virgin olive oil, this Lemon Fettuccine with Scallops recipe is perfect as a light lunch when entertaining.

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Lemon Fettucine with Scallops
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

250g / 8.8oz fettuccine 
1 Tbsp butter
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 dozen fresh or frozen scallops
1/3 cup fish stock 
¼ cup white wine
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
80ml / 2.7fl.oz cream  

To serve: parmesan and fresh herbs

  1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil, and cook the pasta following packet instructions. In a good quality frying pan, melt the butter and a drizzle of olive oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then pan fry the scallops for 1-2 minutes on each side and set aside.
  2. Add the wine and lemon juice/zest to the pan and evaporate to half the original quantity. Add the stock, and simmer until reduced by half. Add the cream to the stock pan and stir well, then add the scallops to warm through.  Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the pasta to the pan to mix thoroughly. Serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs and freshly grated parmesan.

Ingredients

 

250g / 8.8oz fettuccine 
1 Tbsp butter
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 dozen fresh or frozen scallops
1/3 cup fish stock 
¼ cup white wine
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
80ml / 2.7fl.oz cream  

To serve: parmesan and fresh herbs

Directions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil, and cook the pasta following packet instructions. In a good quality frying pan, melt the butter and a drizzle of olive oil over a medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then pan fry the scallops for 1-2 minutes on each side and set aside.
  2. Add the wine and lemon juice/zest to the pan and evaporate to half the original quantity. Add the stock, and simmer until reduced by half. Add the cream to the stock pan and stir well, then add the scallops to warm through.  Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the pasta to the pan to mix thoroughly. Serve immediately garnished with fresh herbs and freshly grated parmesan.
Lemon Fettuccine with Scallops