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Pan Seared Scallops with Creamy Pesto Sauce

This dish features beautifully seared scallops paired with a rich and creamy basil pesto sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 10 pieces sea scallops
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Step 1: Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Step 2: Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Step 3: Sear the scallops in the hot pan for 2-3 minutes without moving them.
  • Step 4: Flip the scallops and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until opaque.
  • Step 5: Remove scallops and cover with foil. In the same skillet, add basil pesto and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  • Step 6: Return scallops to the pan to coat them in the creamy pesto sauce and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Paper Towel

Notes

For best results, use fresh scallops and avoid overcrowding the pan while searing.