Lemon Garlic Linguine with Scallops

Ingredients

• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Scallops - 1 pound
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Linguine - 8 ounces

Instructions

1. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the scallops to the skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the scallops from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the lemon juice and zest. Cook for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss to coat in the lemon garlic sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the cooked scallops back to the skillet and toss to combine.
7. Serve the linguine and scallops garnished with the fresh parsley.