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These perfectly seared scallops over creamy pesto sauce are deliciously tender and flavorful with irresistibly nutty caramelized crust. I'm going to share with you my little secrets for perfectly seared scallops. You know, holidays are just around the corner! The scallops are too tender for the vinegar, pesto and tomatoes.
To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have smoky seared scallops with pesto using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Smoky seared scallops with pesto:
- Prepare 1 dozen Large Scallops
- Take 3/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- Get 1 1/2 tbsp Kosher salt
- Prepare 1 tbsp Course ground black pepper
- Take 2/3 cup Good homemade or store bought pesto
- Get 1/2 lemon cut in wedges
- Take 2 tbsp good olive oil
Scallops with Pesto (Cappesante el Pesto). Season scallops with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, then add butter. Learn how to make Seared Scallops with a perfectly golden brown crust, just like at the restaurants!
Steps to make Smoky seared scallops with pesto:
- Start grill on a hot flame, preferably charcoal. Rinse scallops under cold water and pat dry.
- Coat scallops with cayenne, salt, pepper and set aside. Place iron skillet on grill and heat olive oil.
- Once hot add scallops and cook 90 seconds then turn. Continue cooking for 90 more seconds while sueezimng lemon wedges and toping with pesto
- Remove from heat all let rest for 3 minutes and serve.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, then add butter. Learn how to make Seared Scallops with a perfectly golden brown crust, just like at the restaurants! They're incredibly simple to make at home and much cheaper than dining out. Add the scallops and sear on one side for a minute and a half. Drain and place back in the pot.
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