Name: Scallops with Basil Pesto and Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 1 tray Alaskan Weathervane Scallops; salt &amp; pepper; olive oil; ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream; ½ cup basil pesto; lemon zest; chopped parsley

Scallops with Basil Pesto and Lemon

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Author:

Declan Chapin

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

These recipes were created from our passion for seafood, using Premier Catch’s tasty, wild-caught Weathervane Scallops. We love to share them with our friends and family. From our kitchen to yours, here’s one of our favorites!

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Ingredients

1 tray Alaskan Weathervane Scallops
salt & pepper
olive oil
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup basil pesto
lemon zest
chopped parsley

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Directions

Thaw scallops and pat dry. Lightly season with salt & pepper.
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium, high heat.
When oil is hot, add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and place on a serving plate.
In a saucepan, heat cream over medium heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk the pesto in.
Spoon pesto on a plate and top with scallops. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest.
Serve and enjoy!