Mediterranean Seafood Pasta
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this delightful combination of tender bay scallops and flaky tilapia, tossed in olive oil and garlic sauce and served over angel hair pasta. This recipe is bursting with flavors and textures, creating a seafood pasta dish that is both light and satisfying.
ingredients
- 8 oz bay scallops
- 2 tilapia fillets (6 oz each)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 3.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add scallops to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to turn golden.
- 4.
Push the scallops to one side of the skillet and add tilapia fillets. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and cooked through.
- 5.
Break the cooked tilapia into smaller pieces using a spatula, then toss it with the scallops. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 6.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together gently until well combined.
- 7.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the pasta and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Toss once more to distribute the flavors evenly.
- 8.
Serve the Mediterranean seafood pasta hot, garnished with lemon wedges.