Pasta with Scallops and Lemon-Spinach
Tender bay scallops and spinach are served over hot spaghetti with bright lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, then finished with grated Parmesan. The combination is light yet satisfying, making it a quick choice for a simple pasta-night dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta with Scallops and Lemon-Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté spinach in hot oil until heated through. Stir in water, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
- 3
Add scallops and cook until opaque, about 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Transfer spaghetti to a serving dish. Pour scallops and sauce over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
- Calories 229.93 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 25.81 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 26.52 g 10%
- Total Fat 3.7 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.89 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.63 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 246.24 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.25 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.84 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 153.78 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 162.92 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 6.93 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
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pasta with Scallops and Lemon Spinach is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Garlic Powder, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 229.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta with Scallops and Lemon-Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Garlic Powder, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Juice. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pasta with Scallops and Lemon-Spinach?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta with Scallops and Lemon-Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pasta with Scallops and Lemon-Spinach healthy?
- Pasta with Scallops and Lemon-Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 229.93 calories and 25.81 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 246.24 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, 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.
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