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Seared Scallops With Mint Pesto Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Littlesponger / All my dishes 9 months ago A refreshing mint, almond, and Parmesan topper is a tantalizing flavor for these plump, tender sea scallops. I served some scallops with mint pesto, and some of them with creamy roasted red pepper sauce. My husband tasted both of them, and his favo... More Prep:10m Cook:10m Servings:2	Littlespong
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Ingredients

1/3 cup lightly packed fresh mint

1/4 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 Tbsp almonds, toasted and chopped

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp minced garlic

6 sea scallops ( 8-10 oz. total)

1 tsp olive oil

1 cup fresh watercress or spinach

Directions

For pesto:

In a food processor, combine mint, parsley, almonds, Parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp water, lemon juice, garlic, 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.

Cover and process until nearly smooth. Set aside.

Rinse scallops and pat dry with pepper towels.

Sprinkle scallops with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

Add scallops; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until scallops are opaque, turning once halfway through cooking.

Serve scallops and pesto over watercress.

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pollymotzko 9 months ago said:
Very interesting combo of flavors and very unique!
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