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Pan Seared Scallops with Creamy Pesto Sauce
Succulent Pan Seared Scallops with creamy pesto sauce are an elegant, EASY meal that will WOW your guests! Or serve them as an appetizer!
Servings: 2
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 10 sea scallops
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup basil pesto
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Dry the scallops with a paper towel to make sure there is no excess moisture on the outside. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on each of the scallops on both sides.
- Place a large skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil and butter and heat until melted. Add the scallops and sear for about 2 minutes until golden.
- Using tongs, flip the scallops over. (If it’s stuck to the bottom, don’t force it. Cook the scallops for 15-30 more seconds. When they're ready, they should un-stick easily.)
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the scallops, which will toughen the scallops and make them chewy. Remove the scallops onto a warm plate. Set aside.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Add the pesto and heavy cream and swirl the pan to mix the sauce until it's heated through.
- For an appetizer, Pour the pesto cream sauce onto a platter and top with the scallops.For dinner, Pour half of the sauce onto a plate and top with 5 of the scallops. Serve with rice, pasta, risotto, mashed potatoes, and/or veggies.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
5scallops
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
1463mg
(61%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1133IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5scallops | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1463mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1133IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.