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Scallop Pesto Pasta Recipe

Scallop Pesto Pasta Recipe
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Sea scallops can range from 1/2 to 1 inch thick. To cook thicker scallops more quickly, cut them in half horizontally.

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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 598 calories, 25 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 807 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 34 g protein.

Scallop Pesto Pasta published in Weeknight Cooking Made Easy Annual 2005, p233

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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by jasper15b

This was very good. It reminded me of a dish I had at a local restaurant. We had this with Italian bread and olive oil dipping sauce. Delicious!

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