Penne With Orange-Flavored Scallops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

400 g Penne pasta
1 None onion, peeled and finely diced
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely diced
1 None orange, zested and squeezed
300 g scallops
60 g butter
1 bunch chives, chopped finely

Preparation

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook for 2 mins per side, turning once. Add the orange juice and zest, onion and garlic, reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 mins. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cut the remaining butter into small cubes and add them to the scallop mixture; stir until melted. Remove from the heat. Drain the pasta and return it to the saucepan. Fold in the scallop mixture and serve hot, sprinkled with chives.