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Pesto Vermicelli with Scallops

Name: Pesto Vermicelli with Scallops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked vermicelli; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound bay scallops; 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth; 1/3 cup prepared pesto

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Enjoy a seafood dinner that tastes special but is so easy to make thanks to pesto prepared in advance. —Marilyn Lustgarten, Wentzville, Missouri

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked vermicelli
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bay scallops
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/3 cup prepared pesto

Directions

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

1-1/4 cups: 478 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.

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