Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Fish & Seafood Recipes Healthy Shellfish Recipes Healthy Scallop Recipes Creamy Scallop & Pea Fettuccine 4.3 (7) 7 Reviews This rich pasta dish is full of sweet seared scallops and plump peas. Low-fat milk and flour thicken the sauce, giving it creamy texture without the extra calories and fat found in traditional cream sauces. Serve with a small Caesar salad on the side. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine 1 pound large dry sea scallops, (see Note) ¼ teaspoon salt, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice, (see Tip) 1 cup low-fat milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper 3 cups frozen peas, thawed ¾ cup finely shredded Romano cheese, divided ⅓ cup chopped fresh chives ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain. Meanwhile, pat scallops dry and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add clam juice to the pan. Whisk milk, flour, white pepper and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk the milk mixture into the clam juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the scallops and any accumulated juices to the pan along with peas and return to a simmer. Stir in the fettuccine, 1/2 cup Romano cheese, chives, lemon zest and juice until combined. Serve with the remaining cheese sprinkled on top. Tips Note: Be sure to buy “dry” sea scallops (scallops that have not been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate, or STP). Scallops that have been treated with STP (“wet” scallops) have been subjected to a chemical bath and are not only mushy and less flavorful, but will not brown properly. Tip: Some bottled clam juices are very high in sodium, so salt the recipe accordingly. We like the Bar Harbor brand (120 mg sodium per 2-ounce serving). Look for it in the canned-fish section or the seafood department of your supermarket. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 413 Calories 9g Fat 55g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Calories 413 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 55g 20% Dietary Fiber 10g 34% Total Sugars 9g Protein 30g 59% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 39mg 13% Vitamin A 2036IU 41% Vitamin C 18mg 19% Folate 90mcg 22% Sodium 938mg 41% Calcium 275mg 21% Iron 4mg 20% Magnesium 118mg 28% Potassium 564mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved