Hello y’all! I know you must be wondering where I’ve been. Well, I took a 4 day girls trip to Destin, FL for my best friend Claudia’s Bachelorette Party. I’m Maid of Honor for her wedding so I was in charge of organizing the trip for 17 girls; yes you read that correctly- 17 Girls!!! We stayed in this gorgeous beach house/mansion!
We had a blast- laying out, shopping, and going out of course!
Also, at the beginning of the week was my mother’s birthday so the whole family got together to celebrate at dinner!
Once I was settled in back at home from the beach, I made Cory and I a fabulous dinner- Bronzed Scallop Pasta. Maybe all that time at the beach had me craving seafood?! I used these frozen scallops I found at Whole Foods. Notice the only ingredient is scallops! No added preservatives.
Ingredients
8 ounces of scallops (1/2 of the bag)
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 package whole wheat pasta
Red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste
I started by defrosting the scallops under cold running water. Next, I drained the scallops and used paper towels to blot them dry. Once dry, I “bronzed” the scallops by seasoned both sides of the scallops with paprika.
I heated the oil on medium-high and cooked each side of the scallops for 2 minutes. Next, I added the white wine and lemon juice and cooked down for a couple minutes.
Finally, I tossed the scallop mixture into whole wheat pasta and seasoned with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
It was fantastic! Cory and I both loved it. I give it a 9 out of 10 on the taste scale.
I have a busy week/weekend ahead of me- tomorrow night is Claudia’s wedding rehearsal at the church. Then, my Friday is jammed pack (luckily I was able to take off)- in the morning I have my 2nd bridal gown fitting (for my wedding), at noon Claudia is throwing a bridal luncheon for her bridesmaids and that evening Claud and her soon-to-be husband are throwing a crawfish boil for the entire bridal party! Saturday night is their wedding. I’m so excited for all the festivities- especially the crawfish!
What’s your favorite seafood to eat? Have you ever “bronzed” seafood at home?
Have a great day and thanks for reading!
Kasey
Mmmmm can I please have that pasta AND that beach house?!
I always have a hard time getting seafood properly “bronzed”– maybe I don’t get the oil hot enough or something. But man is it good! I can’t really pick a favorite seafood- I like it all!
Sounds & looks like a fun weekend!
Favorite seafood? I love salmon, tuna, shrimp… I can’t pick just one…
I am glad yall had a great time in Destin!! My favorite seafood is crabs and I also love crawfish! I have never bronzed seafood. I have never bought scallops and cooked at home, but I will try because I think my husband would like that. I have had them a few times in a resturant before. Another busy weekend!!! Have fun, see ya Friday
You and everyone you know are getting married, aren’t they!? I LOOOOVE weddings!
The scallops look uhhhmazing! I love all things seafood! My favorite is king crab, however…and I had some last night, oddly enough! King crab scrambled up with eggs, Egg Beaters, mushrooms, and bleu cheese! Savory eggs, if you will!
Have a great (busy!) and fun weekend!
That is a LOT of wedding stuff!
Scallops are my favorite and I’ve never heard of bronzing! Your weekends are so much fun! Thanks for sharing them with us.
Looks like such a fun weekend! Nothing better than a girls weekend with the beach, shopping, and sun!
I hate to say that I am not a huge seafood fan but your dish is making me reconsider. I might just have to give this a whirl.
Have a great weekend!!
Oh my gosh! How fun! I am jealous:) Love girl time and weddings! And thanks for the scallop recipe … you know I adore them! Have a good weekend!
I’m glad you had a nice time!! Wow, this sounds like so much fun. I love getting together with friends and just relaxing and enjoying life.
Scallops are definitely my favorite seafood. I love shrimp and lobster too, but scallops take the cake! I used to eat them a lot when I was a waitress at an Irish pub. They make scallops n’ chips. I usually got them lightly fried, with chips, or added on top of a salad!
What a fun little girl’s weekend in Florida! The weather looks awesome!
Wow, you’ve been having some fun! Just reading about those upcoming festivities gets me excited too! Thanks for the scallop recipe, I’ve never cooked them bymyself! yum
Mmm! Scallops! I never make them and I should, too bad the ENTIRE BAG makes me full, not a 4 ounce serving, lol.