Bacon & Garlic Cream Scallop Spaghetti
A delightful dish combining creamy sauce, savory bacon, and delicate scallops, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Spaghetti
- 1 lb Scallops Fresh or thawed if frozen
- 4 slices Bacon Cook until crispy
- 1 cup Heavy cream Can be substituted with half-and-half
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
- to taste Salt Adjust based on bacon used
- to taste Black pepper
- for garnish Parsley Chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain it and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
- Sauté minced garlic in the bacon fat until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Cooking
- Add scallops to the skillet. Sear them on both sides until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently, blending the flavors.
- Add the cooked spaghetti into the skillet along with the crispy bacon and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Serve hot, straight from the pan. Pair with a salad and white wine for an elegant meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.