BAY SCALLOP PESTO AND FETTUCCINE

 1 lb bay scallops
 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 1.50 cups sliced mushrooms
 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
 1.50 cups chicken broth or stock
 0.50 cup jarred pesto suace
 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
 8 oz fettuccine, cooked and drained
 1 tbsp lemon peel
1

In 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, sauté scallops in olive oil until golden. Remove skillet from heat; set scallops aside and keep warm.

2

Add mushrooms and bell pepper to skillet and sauté until mushrooms are browned.

3

Add chicken broth and stir in pesto sauce. Return scallops to skillet. Stir in Parmesan and pine nuts.

4

Blend fettuccine and lemon peel. Arrange on serving platter. Top with scallop mixture. If desired, provide additional Parmesan cheese to be added when serving.

Ingredients

 1 lb bay scallops
 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 1.50 cups sliced mushrooms
 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
 1.50 cups chicken broth or stock
 0.50 cup jarred pesto suace
 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts
 8 oz fettuccine, cooked and drained
 1 tbsp lemon peel

Directions

1

In 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, sauté scallops in olive oil until golden. Remove skillet from heat; set scallops aside and keep warm.

2

Add mushrooms and bell pepper to skillet and sauté until mushrooms are browned.

3

Add chicken broth and stir in pesto sauce. Return scallops to skillet. Stir in Parmesan and pine nuts.

4

Blend fettuccine and lemon peel. Arrange on serving platter. Top with scallop mixture. If desired, provide additional Parmesan cheese to be added when serving.

BAY SCALLOP PESTO AND FETTUCCINE

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