are delicious, and this seafood is better when served on pasta with a creamy parmesan cheese .
This for . can be costly, so you don’t want to overcook your pricey . And that parmesan cheese is out of this world. is one of my favorite

The best part? and parmesan cheese is an easy-to-make meal, and this scallops with decadent creamy is like something served in a nice restaurant.
And I’m all about an easy with that looks difficult to make.
What Kind Of Scallops Should I Use?
Definitely use recipes at , , and other websites, but you’re going to need for this . You will need to remove the muscle, but that’s very easy to do. Bay scallops are smaller than . for this . There are some delicious

First, thoroughly rinse the scallops under some cool water before , then pat them dry with a paper towel. are important to or .
Examine the to look for the tough muscle on the sides if there is one there. Then, just pinch with your thumb and forefinger to remove it.

Can you use ? You can use instead of . However, be sure to thaw the completely before you cook them.
And remember, a is a happy ! doesn’t do as well, so a is not a happy . Be sure to dry scallops with a paper towel.
And now they’re ready to be seared after you sprinkle them with kosher and black .
What Ingredients Will I Need for ?
You can be creative with this . You’ll need these basic ingredients:

- Pasta
- Onion
- Parmesan cheese
- White wine
- minced , powder, or chopped cloves,
- Heavy cream
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh
That’s all you’ll need to make these creamy scallops. And it will look like you cooked up a storm. Very sneaky, eh? The parmesan just brings this dish together perfectly.

Is Fresh Parmesan Cheese Better?
Sure, fresh parmesan cheese is better than packaged parmesan cheese in the green can, and it’s cheaper. But we don’t always have time to grate cheese, and last night was one of those nights for me, so I used pre-shredded parmesan cheese, and it was good.

If I have the time, though, I usually grate the cheese for recipes. It’s delicious either way.
What Kind Of Pasta Do I Need?
You can pick from a lot of different pasta choices for this . I used linguine with my last night, but fettuccine pasta or spaghetti pasta works.
I’m of the thought that there is no pasta that’s bad. However, I wouldn’t use something like egg noodles. Well, obviously.

Do I Have To Use White Wine In This ?
No, you sure don’t. Most of the wine cooks out; you can substitute the wine with chicken broth. And if you’re using alcohol in a , it generally takes about 3 hours for all of it to cook out.

So, if you aren’t fond of alcohol, or you’re a friend of Bill’s, go for the chicken broth. You can also use apple juice or apple cider vinegar instead of white wine.
Optional Ingredients for
You can use other ingredients to , including any of the following.

Also, be sure to see Tiff’s ideas for substitutions for or can add tons of flavor, so be sure to use some in this scallops . , wine, and more. Keep in mind that
How Many Large Scallops In A Pound?
That would be about 20-30 large scallops. It should be enough to feed four people; however, if you’re into those massive-sized American-style dishes, then you might want to buy a pound and a half for four people.
I used a pound last night for two people, and there is enough leftover for lunch today.
What Side Dishes Go With Pan Seared Scallop Recipes or Baked Scallop Recipes?
I prepared a spinach salad to go with my dinner last night. This is one of those dishes that will fill you up, so you don’t have to have a side dish.
What else goes with ? Consider any of these.
- (white )
- Green salad
- Arugula salad
- Peas
- Greens
- Baked potatoes
- Grilled veggies
- Asparagus
- Southern green beans
- Cajun corn maque choux
- Fried potatoes
- Garlic bread
- French bread and butter
- A cup of authentic New Orleans gumbo

Are Scallops Healthy To Eat?
Oh, yeah, are super healthy!
Of all the different seafood are generally thought of as the healthiest. ideas,
are low in and very high in protein (80%). Scallops are also rich in minerals and vitamins.
So, don’t just taste good; they are good for you, too. seafood is very healthy, which is why steering away from red meat from time to time is wise.
Scallops
According to the USDA, these are the scallops nutrition facts.

Weight Watchers Pan Seared with Pasta and Parmesan Cheese
are low in , but this needs a bit of tweaking before to make it Weight Watchers friendly.
White Wine in
As mentioned below, you don’t have to use white wine in this , so you can save some points by using chicken broth instead.
Substitute
What about the in your Weight Watchers ? Can you use light to ? You definitely can. Keep in mind that some “diet ” has a lot of water content, so the results may be different when you .
Tiff is of the mindset that you’ll get the best results by using real . to and just use less of it. Another option to is to use half and half light in this
Also, a tablespoon of extra virgin has just 4 Personal Points.
Heavy Cream Substitute
Instead of the heavy cream, you can easily substitute fat free half and half in this . Tiff says you won’t even notice the difference.

Pasta for
If you’ve selected whole wheat or whole grain pasta as one of your zero points foods, lucky you! You can enjoy this with a lot fewer points.
Parmesan Cheese
This calls for 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, which has 16 Personal Points. You can use less parmesan cheese in this without greatly affecting the taste. Alternatively, you can leave it out altogether.
Pan Seared Scallops Recipe Pasta

Ingredients:
- 1 16 ounces of linguine
- 1 pound of ( )
- A pinch of and
- 1 tablespoon of
- 2 1/2 tablespoons of
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of , minced
- 1/3rd cup of white wine
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of parmesan
- Parsley for garnish

- Gather your ingredients.
- Now take off the muscle on the sides of the scallops after thoroughly rinsing them.
- Dice up one onion, and set it aside.
- Now put the pasta on to cook. It should take approximately 10 minutes, depending on the kind of pasta you are using.
- Get out a heavy pan or , add over or until it’s sizzling hot, then add the scallops with a tablespoon of .
- in the until the are on both sides. Then remove the from the .
- Add the onion and to the , and stir for three or four minutes until translucent. If you don’t have an onion, you can use shallots.
- Now add the white wine to the , and listen to that sizzling ! Aren’t we all fancy up in here?
- Let the cook down in the for about 5 minutes.
- Add about a cup of heavy cream to the ; then you can add the grated parmesan cheese to the , and your sea and .
- Add the pasta to the in the , and swirl it all together. Then add the scallops back to the , and you’re good to go. Let’s eat!

Pan-Seared Scallops over Pasta and Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
- Gather the pasta, sea scallops, onion parmesan, butter, olive oil, white wine, garlic, heavy cream, and parsley to garnish.
- Now take off the muscle off the sides of the scallops after thoroughly rinsing them
- Dice up one onion, and set it aside.
- Now put the pasta on to cook. It should take approximately 10 minutes, depending on the kind of pasta you are using.
- Get out a heavy pan, add olive oil until it's sizzling hot, then add the scallops with a tablespoon of butter.
- Remove the scallops when they are brown on both sides.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pan, and stir for three or four minutes until translucent. If you don't have an onion, you can use shallots.
- Add about a cup of heavy cream to the skillet; then you can add the grated parmesan cheese to the skillet, and your sea salt and black pepper.
- Now add the white wine to the skillet, and listen to that sizzling skillet! Aren't we all fancy up in here? Let the pan sauce cook down in the skillet for about 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the cooking sauce in the skillet, and swirl it all together. Then add the scallops back to the skillet, and you're good to go.
- Enjoy!
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