SCALLOPS WITH MINT PESTO
Earthy and bright pesto is the perfect match for sweet, buttery scallops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Seafood Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make pesto: In a food processor, place mint, 1/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lemon juice, and garlic. Process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes; thin with water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high. Cook scallops, on one side, until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip, and cook until opaque throughout, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to serving plates; top with pesto and remaining pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 g, Fat 24 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g
PASTA WITH PESTO AND SCALLOPS
A light and satisfying dish for those who enjoy a change from heavy sauces. For variety try using linguini noodles.
Provided by Nancy and Terry
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook fettuccini pasta until al dente. Drain. Stir in pesto sauce and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add green bell pepper, mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in dry white wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Add scallops and toss for 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook the scallops, as they will toughen when exposed to prolonged heat.
- Toss the pesto covered pasta with the scallop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.7 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 278.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SCALLOPS WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Season scallops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add scallops. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add pesto and capers; mix well. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 144.9 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 430.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
RAW PESTO SCALLOPS
Creamy, sweet, briny and meaty at the same time, scallops are the most user-friendly of mollusks - and need few frills. This recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes and tops raw scallops with an easy pesto. Because this recipe calls for raw scallops, buy the best "dry" or "dry-packed" scallops you can afford.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick
Time 15m
Yield 1 to 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice the scallops into thin rounds and arrange them in an even layer on a plate.
- In a food processor, blend the basil, olive oil, Parmesan, lemon juice and garlic together until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the pesto over the scallops and sprinkle with pine nuts, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 333 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PESTO VERMICELLI WITH SCALLOPS
Enjoy a seafood dinner that tastes special but is so easy to make thanks to pesto prepared in advance. -Marilyn Lustgarten, Wentzville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter, garlic powder, oregano and pepper over medium heat. Add scallops and wine; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. , Reduce heat to low. Stir in pesto; heat through. Drain vermicelli; add to skillet. Toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SCALLOP PESTO PASTA
Sea scallops can range from 1/2 to 1 inch thick. To cook thicker scallops more quickly, cut them in half horizontally.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add scallops and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, cook scallops in butter for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes on each side or until opaque. Drain pasta; toss with pesto. Serve with scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
SCALLOPS WITH CREAMY PESTO
From Woman's Day. Quick and easy, nice with pasta or rice. Use your own pesto or refrigerated pesto sauce from the market. I think this would also make a nice first-course,
Provided by duonyte
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the scallops 4 minutes until golden and barely opaque in centers. Remove to plate.
- Remove skillet from heat, add pesto and cream and stir quickly to blend.
- Spoon the sauce onto serving plates and top with the scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 671.4, Carbohydrate 5.6, Protein 20.7
BAY SCALLOPS WITH PESTO
Steps:
- Combine the basil, parsley, walnuts, and cheese in a food processor or mortar. Pulse or grind gradually adding the 3 cups olive oil until the mixture forms a paste.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the linguine and cook until it is al dente, about 8 minutes; drain and reserve.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the scallops, mushrooms, and zucchini and cook until the vegetables are tender and the scallops are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add a couple of tablespoons of pesto and the linguine. Toss to coat the pasta with sauce. Spoon onto warm plates and serve. Store pesto covered in the refrigerator.
SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS WITH PESTO PASTA
I came up with this when I was at a loss as to what to make for dinner the other night...and I wanted to use up the homemade basil pesto I had in the freezer from last sumer.
Provided by SCOOBYBOO
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to directions, drain.
- Stir in pesto and 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Meawhile in a large skillet, saute the garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Add Asparagus and cook until crisp-tender.
- Add the scallops and pepper flakes, cook until opaque.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
- Toss the pesto pasta with the shrimp and scallop mixture.
- Sprinkle with some fresh grated parmesan and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.3, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 134.5, Sodium 952.3, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 37.1
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