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76 deliciously healthy dinners lemon and garlic pasta with pan-seared scallops Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes for a delicious and quick meal, this pasta and scallops dish will hit the spot 1 large lemon, grated for zest (and freshly squeezed for 2 Tbsp lemon juice) 1 Tbsp garlic, minced or pressed (about 2–3 cloves) 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided into two 1-Tbsp portions 16 large sea scallops (about 1 lb) ¼ tsp salt 1 / 8 tsp ground black pepper 8 oz very thin spaghetti (vermicelli or angel hair) 2 Tbsp shredded parmesan cheese 1 In a 4-quart saucepan, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil over high heat. When the water boils, reduce heat to simmer until you're ready to cook the pasta (step 5). 2 While the water is heating up, use a grater to take off small peels of the skin of the lemon into a small saucepan. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the pan and remove pits. Use the back of a large spoon to press the inside of the lemon to extract more juice. Add the garlic and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the saucepan. Stir to blend well. Place on stovetop on low heat. continued on page 77