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Scallop Pesto Pasta

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"Sea scallops can range from 1/2 to 1 inch thick. To cook thicker scallops more quickly, cut them in half horizontally."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add scallops and shake to coat.
  2. In a large skillet, cook scallops in butter for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes on each side or until opaque. Drain pasta; toss with pesto. Top with scallops.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving equals 598 calories, 25 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 807 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 34 g protein.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by junglepilotwife   view full review
I didn't flour the scallops. Just pan seared them in butter. I used a little bit more pesto...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2009 by jlee28   view full review
So good! I've never cooked with scallops before but it was pretty easy! I took the advice of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by WANSHAN   view full review
Pretty quick recipe & tweaked it alittle. Didn't flour the scallops, just pan seared them with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2007 by Meg   view full review
Pretty good! I only had 1/2 lb of scallops, so I added shrimp too and sauteed them in olive...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2010 by medtype1   view full review
This was an especially good dinner prepared with my fresh pesto that I had made a few days...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by Cyn D.   view full review
pretty good...a little bland; definitely needs more pesto but i will be trying it again!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by KShizl   view full review
This was delicious! Because it was a little dry, I added olive oil and it came out great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2011 by Chocokide   view full review
I think the pesto really makes this recipe - I did add in some nutmeg and red pepper flakes to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2007 by Lynzy   view full review
this is a great way to prepare scallops! the pasta turned out little dry, next time i think i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by SPOOTY   view full review
I thought this was just okay. I tried to make it exactly as written, but I guess I had trouble...

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