Delicious scallop scampi recipe to satisfy your seafood cravings

Scallop scampi is a classic Italian dish with a twist of tender scallops cooked in a garlic butter sauce with white wine and lemon juice. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or a romantic meal at home.

Ingredients

• 1 pound scallops
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces linguine pasta, cooked

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add scallops and cook until they are opaque.
4. Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside.
5. Deglaze the skillet with white wine and chicken broth.
6. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
7. Return scallops to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
8. Serve scallop scampi over cooked linguine pasta.

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