Spaghetti with Scallops, Asparagus and Swiss Chard

 

                    This is a sophisticated dish, combining pasta with a stir-fry of creamy white scallops and vibrant green vegetables. You can make this dish using fresh spinach leaves, instead the Swiss chard, washed and torn into large pieces.

Serves 4

• 300 gr spaghetti
• 15 ml olive oil
• 350 gr scallops, quartered if large
• 200 gr asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3 cm lengths
• 2 ml grated fresh ginger
• ½ lemon, zested and juiced
• 250 gr Swiss chard leaves, coarsely shredded
• 80 ml water

1. Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or according to the package instructions, until tender ; when ready, drain in a colander.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat.
3. Add the scallops in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until lightly golden and almost cooked through ; transfer the scallops to a plate, using a slotted spoon, and keep warm.
4. Add the asparagus to the wok with the ginger and lemon zest ; cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes until starting to soften.
5. Add the Swiss chard leaves to the wok and lightly toss to mix well ; pour in the water, cover the wok and cook for about 5 minutes until the Swiss chard is wilted and the asparagus is tender.
6. Return the scallops to the wok with the lemon juice and season to taste.
7. Add the spaghetti to the wok and gently toss to mix with the scallops and asparagus ; serve at once.

Each serving : 19 g protein, 8 g fat, 44.5 g carbohydrate, 6 g fibre, 338 Calories.

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