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Scallops And Pasta With Pistachio-parsley Pesto Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Jovi_nutt / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago Delicious scallops and a nice fresh pesto sauce. Prep:15m Cook:15m Servings:2	Jovi_nutt
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Ingredients

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

3 Tbsp coarslely chopped pistachios

1 tsp grated lemon rind

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp paprika

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 1/4 tsp olive oil

3/4 pound sea scallops

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/8 tsp salt

2 tsp margarine

2 cups cooked angel hair ( about 4 ounces uncooked pasta)

Freshley groound pepper

Parsley sprigs (optional)

Directions

Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally.

Combine scallops, flour, and 1/4 tsp salt in large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat.

Heat margarine in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 3 1/2 minutes on each side or until scallops are done.

Combine pesto mixture and pasta in a large bowl, tossing well. Arrange 1 cup pasta on each plate, and divide scallops evenly between plates. Sprinkle with pepper; garnish with parsley, if desired.

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Comments

juliecake 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Love the sound of this and it's easy too, got my 5! Thanks.

raelene1951 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I absolutely Love it!

wynnebaer 1 year, 7 months ago said:
My guy will love this....Thanks...:)

trigger 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Another great post from a horse no less.

Michael

greekgirrrl 1 year, 5 months ago said:
This is truly amazing and I'll tell you why. Because I just made the pesto for dinner tonight (I'm using jumbo shrimp instead of scallops) and it is too good!! I can't stop walking by the fridge and taking little spoonfuls ! High 5 jovi!! I can't wait to actually have it on the shrimp.. Thanks!

annieamie 1 year ago said:
You get a FIVE just for having pesto and pistachio nuts in the title of your recipe! This sounds too delicious to be true. I can't wait to make your recipe!

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