scallops with lemon pesto crumbs

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beulah, MI
Updated on Aug 26, 2022

Love scallops and these are so delicious

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • LEMON PESTO
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 2 cups garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup each pine nuts & grated asiago cheese
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • SCALLOPS
  • 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 1/4 cup butter at room temp
  • 1/4 cup lemon pesto
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs

How To Make scallops with lemon pesto crumbs

  • Step 1
    For the lemon pesto place all ingredients except olive oil and salt and pepper in a food processor. Process drizzling in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 2
    For the scallops Preheat oven 450 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • Step 3
    Place the scallops on the baking sheet and squeeze the lemon juice over all. Whisk the butter and pesto together then add Panko
  • Step 4
    Spoon the mixture on top of each scallop. Bake for about 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Bake
Category: Seafood

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