Meal Kit
Culinary Collection
Petite Scallop Carbonara
with bacon and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Patagonian Petite Scallops
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5 oz. Spaghetti
- 1 Lemon
- 3 oz. Peas
- 1 Shallot
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ¾ oz. Bacon Bits
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) pOMQ9mOX
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates72g
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Net Carbs64g
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Fat24g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1300mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Colander
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 16 oz. petite scallops, follow same instructions as 8 oz., working in batches if necessary.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Pasta
Once water in medium pot is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes
Remove from burner. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and set aside.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Halve and peel shallot. Coarsely chop halves.Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Spread bacon in an even layer on towel-lined plate and microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.Pat scallops dry. Season all over with lemon n herb seasoning. Scallops will vary in amount as they are portioned by weight. Don't worry, the sweet flavor and tender texture will be the same. -
3 Cook the Scallops
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Let heat, 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes, add scallops to hot pan and cook undisturbed, 90 seconds.After 90 seconds, stir occasionally until scallops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 60-90 seconds.Remove from burner. Transfer scallops to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Return pan used to cook scallops to medium-high heat.
Add 2 tsp. olive oil, shallots, peas, half the bacon (reserve remaining for garnish), garlic pepper, and 1 tsp. lemon zest to hot pan. Stir occasionally until shallots are tender, 2-4 minutes. -
5 Make Sauce, Add Pasta and Scallops, and Finish Dish
Add pasta, cream base, 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir in half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), 2 tsp. lemon juice, and scallops until cheese is melted and combined. If sauce is too thick, add additional reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining cheese and bacon. Squeeze lemon wedges over dish to taste. Bon appétit!
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