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Scallop Carbonara

Perfect for date night!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Carbonara

  • 1 lb pasta preferably linguine
  • 8 slices bacon diced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 green onions white and green part separated
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan grated, divided
  • ground pepper

Scallops

  • 12-16 large scallops 3-4 per person
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

Carbonara

  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain but do not discard the salted pasta water.
  • In a small bowl, mix cream, egg yolks, and 3/4 cup of parmesan.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Add shallots, the white part of the green onions, and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta. Remove form skillet and place in large bowl.
  • Mix cream mixture into the hot pasta. If the mixture seems to dry, add 1/2-1 cup of reserved pasta water.
  • Garnish with ground pepper, remaining parmesan, and green part of green onions.

Scallops

  • Blot scallops with a paper towl. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the scallops.
  • Heat 2 tbs of oil to medium heat in a large frying pan.
  • Sear scallop on one side for 2-4 minutes. Do not move them or else they won't from a golden brown crust. After 2 minutes, check to see if scallop has browned. If so, turn over and sear for 1-3 more minutes.*
  • Add the butter to the pan and spoon the melted butter over the scallops. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.

Notes

Cooking Scallops: Do not crowd the pan with scallops. It's ok to sear in batches.