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Spaghetti with Bay Scallops, Leeks, and Tarragon

Spaghetti with Bay Scallops, Leeks, and Tarragon

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 leeks, whites and tender green parts halved, thinly sliced, and washed well.
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 pound bay scallops, dry
  • 1 tsp lemon zest + 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tarragon leaves (fresh).
  • Cook spaghetti, reserve water for sauce, drain
  • Heat 1 tbsp butter, add leek and garlic until tender. Add to pasta.
  • Add 1 tbsp butter, add scallops and zest, cook until done, 2-3 minutes. Add to pasta.

Instructions

  1. Add taragon, butter, lemon juice, and a little pasta water to make a thin sauce. Toss with pasta and serve.