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Lime Scallops with Baby Spinach and Pasta is for Dinner.

Lime Scallops with Baby Spinach and Pasta takes several minutes to prepare.

Lime Scallops with Baby Spinach and Pasta takes several minutes to cook.

Lime Scallops with Baby Spinach and Pasta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Lime Scallops with Baby Spinach and Pasta are:

1 pound fresh or frozen sea scallops
8 ounces angel hair pasta (may also use fettucine, spaghetti or linguine)
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (or torn up regular sized spinach)
1 cup peeled and grated carrot
Lime wedges for garnish (optional)

Here is how you make Lime Scallops with Baby Spinach and Pasta:

1.If using frozen scallops, thaw completely before cooking. Rinse scallops then pat dry with a paper towel and set aside. 2.Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large saucepan and drain thoroughly then return to the still-hot saucepan and set aside. 3.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lime zest, red pepper flakes, garlic and scallops. Cook scallops until opaque and lightly golden (about 4 minutes.) 4.Add lime juice and toss until scallops are well-coated. 5.Add the scallop mixture, spinach and carrot to the pasta and toss lightly to combine then serve garnished with lime wedges. Serves 4Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SWIMMERETTE00.

The nutritional information for Lime Scallops with Baby Spinach and Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 354.8

• Total Fat: 4.4 g
• Cholesterol: 37.4 mg
• Sodium: 255.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 49.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 26.8 g