Prawns Aglio Olio with Seared Scallops and Asparagus

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Recipe from JXeats (Instagram @jxeats)
Serves (no. of pax): 4-6 pax
Difficulty Level: Medium

Ingredients:

Quantity

Ingredients

30 Pcs

Prawns (deshelled)

9 Pcs

Scallops (QTY on your own preference!) 

1 Packet

Spaghetti

250g 

Asparagus (about 8 stalks)

5 Cloves

Garlic, chopped

To taste

Sliced Lemons

Salt

Pepper

Chilli flake

Olive oil

Parsley

Parmesan Cheese

Salted butter

 

Method:

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add a pinch of salt and olive oil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Save 3 tablespoons of the pasta water.
  2. Chop off the ends of the Asparagus. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add a pinch of salt, olive oil and asparagus. Cook for about 3 minutes. Drain and soak the asparagus with a bucket of ice water.  
  3. Pat the scallop dry with a paper towel. Season it with some black pepper and sea salt. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the scallops and sear the scallops for about 2-3 minutes on the first side. Gently turn the scallop and add a small pat of butter to the pan. Continue to cook for about 3 minutes until both sides are seared to golden brown. Done! 
  4. Heat a skillet on medium heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add the prawns and sprinkle it with some salt. Cook the shrimp until both sides turn red. Done!
  5. With a new clean pan, heat the skillet on medium heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add chopped garlic and use a small heat to fry until it turns golden brown. Add the cooked spaghetti, a small pat of butter, a pinch of salt and 2-3 tbs of pasta water. Stir to combine well. Add the cooked prawns in, some chilli flakes.

 

 


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