scallops with cilantro almond pesto

Name: Scallops with Cilantro Almond Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## FOR THE PESTO; 2 cup(s) fresh cilantro; 1 cup(s) grated romano cheese; 1/2 cup(s) blanched almonds; 5 clove(s) garlic; salt and pepper; olive oil; ## FOR THE SCALLOPS; 12 large scallops; olive oil; sat and pepper

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Apr 14, 2022

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE PESTO
2 cups fresh cilantro
1 cup grated romano cheese
1/2 cup blanched almonds
5 cloves garlic
salt and pepper
olive oil
FOR THE SCALLOPS
12 large scallops
olive oil
sat and pepper

How To Make scallops with cilantro almond pesto

Step 1

For the Pesto Place all the ingredients except olive oil in a food processor With the processor going drizzle in the olive oil until desired consistency. Season with salt and Pepper

Step 2

For the scallops Pat the scallops dry. Season with salt and Pepper.
Step 3

Add about an inch of oil to a skillet. once it starts to smoke add the scallops and brown on each side about 3 minutes each side.
Step 4

Plate the pesto on a serving plate and top with scallops.
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