Blackened Scallops over Angel Hair Pasta

Description

A potently spicy seafood dish that will meet the expectations of any spicy seafood lover. Warning! As written, this recipe is too pepper-hot for many. Reduce pepper amounts unless you like it very spicy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ¼ tablespoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 pound scallops
  • 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
  • olive oil
  • ½ tomato, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Mix black pepper
  2. white pepper
  3. salt
  4. mustard
  5. cayenne pepper
  6. garlic powder
  7. and thyme together. Dredge scallops in blackening spices.
  8. Melt 1/2 of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent
  9. about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until just tender
  10. 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate
  11. cover
  12. and set aside.
  13. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water
  14. stirring occasionally
  15. until tender yet firm to the bite
  16. 4 to 5 minutes.
  17. Meanwhile
  18. melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add scallops in a single layer and sear until browned on the outsides and opaque in the centers
  19. 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cover and set aside.
  20. Drain pasta and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Add the mushroom mixture and tomato. Serve pasta in individual bowls; place scallops on top and drizzle with lemon juice.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 3 hrs 25 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 6

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