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Scallops with Mint Pesto

Scallops with Mint Pesto

Everyday Food, May 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/261251/scallops-with-mint-pesto
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  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 15 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 2 cups packed fresh mint leaves (from about 2 bunches)
    • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 garlic clove
    • coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 pound large sea scallops (about 12)

Directions

  1. Make pesto: In a food processor, place mint, cup oil, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lemon juice, and garlic. Process until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes; thin with water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high. Cook scallops, on one side, until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip, and cook until opaque throughout, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to serving plates; top with pesto and remaining pine nuts.

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