Creamy Scallop & Pea Fettuccine

I always view recipes as a base and then adjust for my taste. I used chicken broth instead of clam juice. Added extra lemon zest and juice. Only used about 1.5 cups of peas. Was heavy handed on the white pepper and topped with some fresh cracked black pepper and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. I thought it turned out delicious and was a fast and easy weeknight meal.

Delicious with a few minor changes: regular fettucine instead of whole-wheat, chicken broth instead of clam juice (I'm allergic), EVAPORATED skim milk instead of regular low-fat milk, and 1 cup of peas instead of 3. Perfect!

I used the recipe as a shell..changed a lot! Used GF fettuccine and flour, subbed spinach for peas, used parmasan cheese and did not use clam juice. I thought about adding more seasoning after reading reviews, but decided that I didn’t want to override the delicate flavor of the scallops. Filling but yummy!

Omit the clam juice and you'll be okay. I made it with 1/2 lb small bay scallops and did not use the clam juice. I really didn't want it to taste fishy. The natural juices from the scallops were enough for flavor. Saute the scallops with garlic and earth balance and salt and pepper, added the peas(only used 1 cup of frozen peas and that was enough) then made the sauce with the extra ingredients in the pan with the scallops. We served with crushed red pepper for the adults and sans hot pepper for the kid. Was a real hit.

Too bland for my taste. It had almost no flavor at all. The peas helped, but couldn't save it. So sad, since the scallops smelled so good when they went into the pan!

Too bland for my taste. It had almost no flavor at all. The peas helped, but couldn't save it. So sad, since the scallops smelled so good when they went into the pan!

He liked it. I hated it. I think the clam juice really turned me off.