Brown Butter Scallops + Walnut Pesto Pasta
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Brown Butter Scallops + Walnut Pesto Pasta
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Ingredients
Walnut Pesto:
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 1/4 cups fresh basil + more as garnish
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- crushed red pepper
- 1 garlic clove
- Juice from 1/4 lemon
- 1/2 pound pasta of choice (I used whole wheat spaghetti)
Brown Butter Scallops:
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil
- 1/2 pound scallops about 6 to 8
- salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
To make the pesto:
- To a blender, add the walnuts, fresh basil, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, crushed red pepper, garlic clove, lemon juice and a few pinches of salt. Pulse until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. Give it a taste and adjust the salt and crushed red pepper to your liking.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta per the package’s instructions (mine said about 9 minutes). Scoop out about 1/2 cup of pasta water (you can eyeball this measurement) and set it aside. Drain the pasta and transfer it back to the pot. Pour in the pesto, along with a splash of pasta water. Give it a toss and cover the pot with a lid so it stays warm.
To cook the scallops:
- Start by patting the scallops dry with a paper towel (this helps with them getting nice and browned). Sprinkle both sides with a teeny bit of salt. In a small skillet, set over medium-high heat, add the oil. When hot, add the scallops, cooking on each side for about 1 to 2 minutes, until nice and golden brown. Repeat until you’ve worked your way through all of the scallops. Set them aside. Add the butter to the pan and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it goes from melted to foamy to nutty and browned. Remove immediately.
To assemble:
- Divide the pasta amongst to bowls. Top with the scallops and a few spoonfuls of the browned butter. Garnish with little basil leaves.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2g
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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