Lemon Caper Pasta & Seared Scallops

Fresh, bright, and lemony sauce with some perfectly seared scallops. And of course some pasta to soak up all that yummy sauce!

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat a large pot of boiling salted water.

Step 2

Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Step 3

Pat scallops dry and generously salt and pepper all sides.

Step 4

Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes in heated skilled then flip scallops and add 1 tbsp of butter. Spoon the butter over the scallops as you cook another 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Remove scallops onto a plate.

Step 6

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.

Step 7

Pour in wine and degalze skillet. Scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet.

Step 8

Add capers, the zest of 1 lemon, 1/2 of the lemon juice, red pepper flakes, italian seasoning, chicken broth, and dijon mustard. Boil for 8 minutes.

Step 9

Cook pasta in the large pot of boiling salted water while the sauce boils.

Step 10

Transfer pasta to the sauce with a little pasta water. Add 1 tbsp of butter, the other half of the lemon juice, and the fresh parsley.

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