Seared Scallops with Lemon-Basil Pasta

Ingredients:
For the scallops:
Scallops – 4
Garlic cloves – 3 (minced)
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Olive oil – ¼ cup
Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper
For the pasta:
Spaghetti – 2 servings
Grated parmesan cheese – ¼ cup
Lemon juice – ½ lemon
Fresh basil – 5-6 leaves (chopped)
Salt & pepper

Procedure:
In a mixing bowl mix the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning.

Now add the scallops, turning to coat. Season with salt and pepper and let sit for 30 minutes.

Heat a cast iron skillet on high, and drizzle olive oil.

Now add the scallops and sear them until golden brown. Flip with tongs and sear the other side.

Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in a pot of salted boiling water. Drain the pasta, reserving a ladle of the pasta water.

In a skillet warm up the reserved marinade from the scallops, just to avoid the smell of raw garlic. Add the spaghetti and coat well.

Add the grated parmesan and lemon juice. If required to moisten add the pasta water, a little at a time until you have the desired result.

Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the chopped basil and serve with the seared scallops.