Lemon-Cream Bay Scallop Spaghetti
Lemon-Cream Bay Scallop Spaghetti marries tender, sweet bay scallops with a bright sherry-kissed cream sauce that coats every strand of pasta. Garlic, lemon zest, and a whisper of red pepper add lift and warmth, while parsley and Parmigiano-Reggiano finish it with fresh, savory depth. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or an elegant date-night meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Cream Bay Scallop Spaghetti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add the spaghetti and cook, stirring now and then, until tender but still slightly firm, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than the package suggests.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil just begins to smoke, add the scallops and spread them into a single layer. Sear on high for about 1 minute. Toss to turn them.
- 3
Add the butter and stir the scallops until the butter melts. Stir in the garlic.
- 4
Add the lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in the sherry and cook, stirring, until the alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute.
- 5
Pour in the cream. When the mixture starts to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- 6
Drain the pasta. Transfer it to the skillet with the scallops; bring to a simmer. Add 1/2 of the chopped parsley. Cook until the pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute.
- 7
Remove from the heat. Garnish generously with grated cheese. Add the remaining parsley. Serve in warm bowls.
- Calories 618.48 kcal High 31%
- Protein 27.5 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 50.33 g 18%
- Total Fat 31.73 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 16.6 g High 83%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.19 mg High 38%
- Sodium 299.21 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.37 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 80.91 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 250.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 41.88 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 7.2 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lemon Cream Bay Scallop Spaghetti is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cooking Sherry, Dried Lemon Peel, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 618.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Cream Bay Scallop Spaghetti made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cooking Sherry, Dried Lemon Peel, Fresh Parsley, Heavy Cream. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Cream Bay Scallop Spaghetti?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 618.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Cream Bay Scallop Spaghetti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Lemon-Cream Bay Scallop Spaghetti healthy?
- Lemon-Cream Bay Scallop Spaghetti has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 618.48 calories and 27.5 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 299.21 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.6 g (83% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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