Quick Scallops And Spaghetti

I had scallops and little time to make dinner so this is what i came up with and the kids loved it. maybe they were just hungry.

Cook spaghetti per package instruction while preparing the scallops.

While spaghetti is cooking , heat skillet on medium high.

Add olive oil and heat about 1 minute.

Add garlic and black pepper , saute for about 45 seconds , do not brown.

Add scallops and cook until opaque.

Remove scallops to a bowl with slotted spoon.

Add onion and cook until softened.

Once onion pieces are clear and soft , squeeze in the juice of one large lemon.

Salt to taste.

Drain and put hot spaghetti in a large bowl , immediately pour the skillet of scallops on top of the spaghetti , add chopped parsley and toss to mix.

Serve immediately , can add lemon , parsley or red pepper to taste.

whole wheat spaghetti, bay scallops, olive oil, black pepper, garlic cloves, onion, lemon, salt, flat leaf parsley, red pepper flakes