Scallops With Creamy Pesto Recipe

Indulge in this quick and easy Scallops with Creamy Pesto recipe, ready in under 15 minutes! Perfect as a light lunch, elegant appetizer, or delightful first course, this dish pairs beautifully with pasta or rice. Use your homemade pesto or grab a jar from the store for ultimate convenience. Tender seared scallops are tossed in a luscious creamy pesto sauce – a flavor explosion in every bite!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 158.5 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Scallops With Creamy Pesto

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How to Make Scallops With Creamy Pesto

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season 1 pound of sea scallops generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Add scallops to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and opaque in the center. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  4. Remove cooked scallops from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of pesto to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Spoon the creamy pesto sauce onto serving plates.
  7. Top with the seared scallops and garnish with fresh basil or parmesan cheese (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

10g

Carbs

1g