Spaghetti, Guancale, Scallops

Prep Time

40 Minutes

Cook Time

25 Minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Description

To start with, Guanciale is a cured pork jowl. Its just like bacon, but it is another part of the pig that is cured. Guanciale is available in our downstairs market. If you can’t find scallops, shrimp is a perfectly good substitute.

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Blended Oil
¼ Cup Diced Guanciale
1 Cup Bay Scallops
1 Shallot, Minced
2-3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
½ Pound Spaghetti, Cooked
To Taste Red Pepper Flakes
2 Tablespoons Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped
To Taste E.V.O.O.

Method of Preparation

In a large sauté pan over high heat add the oil and guanciale
Cook until rendered and crispy
Add garlic and shallots
Season the scallops with salt and pepper and add to the pan
Cook until slightly golden
Put cooked spaghetti into sauté pan. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients
Add red pepper flake, butter, salt and pepper
Let reduce to sauce consistency

Enjoy