Scallops with Black Pasta

Scallops with Black Pasta


Ingredients

1/4 cup white rum
8 large sea scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon
7 ounces black squid ink pasta

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Cut the scallops horizontally in half and season with salt, pepper and lemon.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat olive oil in a frying pan, add scallops with part of the seasoned liquid until golden brown. Pour white rum over the scallops, and and carefully light with a match. Let the flames burn off, then add pasta tossing gently and evenly. Serve it.

Scallops are a delicacy around the world