Spicy Linguine With Scallops & Arugula (rocket)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 350 g linguine
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (i use a bit more)
• 16 king scallops, trimmed and halved if very large
• 1 red chile, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 50 g rocket (recipe says a handful)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 boil the linguine according to the instructions on the packet.
• 2 meanwhile heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add the scallops; cook for 1-2 mins on each side until golden.
• 3 add the chilli, garlic and tomatoes and stir into the scallop juices, followed by the lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds.
• 4 drain the pasta and add the scallop mixture and rocket leaves to it; season with salt and pepper, toss and serve immediately garnished with the lemon zest.