Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta
Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta pairs tender, just-set scallops with delicate strands of angel hair in a bright lemon-butter sauce. Fresh basil and parsley lift the dish, while a splash of cream (optional) adds a lightly silky texture and Parmesan finishes with a gentle savor. Ideal for a weeknight dinner that still feels elegant and fresh.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 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
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 32
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute.
- 3
Slice any scallops thicker than 3/4 inch in half so they cook evenly.
- 4
Stir the scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until the scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, about 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will turn tough and chewy if overcooked.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low; stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour in cream if you prefer a thicker sauce and cook just until the sauce begins to simmer.
- 6
Ladle the scallops and sauce over the hot pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Calories 616.72 kcal High 31%
- Protein 36.69 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 74.95 g 27%
- Total Fat 18.01 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 9.7 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.66 mg High 32%
- Sodium 238.09 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.83 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 56.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.06 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 34.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 50.03 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 7.08 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 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 616.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 616.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta healthy?
- Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 616.72 calories and 36.69 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 238.09 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.7 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required