Cook the spaghetti in a large stock pot of well-salted water until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the shallots and the carrot strips.
Sauté until both are softened; the shallots should be clear but not brown.
Season with a little salt, generously with freshly ground pepper, then add the Piment d’Esplette and saffron, and cook for 1 minute.
Raise the heat to medium-high and the wine, cooking until slightly reduced. Add in scallops and cook for a couple of minutes until the scallops are just opaque.
Add the spaghetti to the pan (reserving cooking water) and continue to cook until the pasta has absorbed most of the sauce.
Add the cream and mix it through. If too thick, add the pasta water a couple of tablespoons at a time.
Divide among four (4) warmed plates and sprinkle with parsley.
If you are using bottarga, grate a little bit over the top of each plate, and serve.