Pasta with pesto and scallops is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. The combination of fresh pesto, succulent scallops, and al dente pasta creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is relatively easy to make, but it does require a few special ingredients, such as high-quality pesto and fresh scallops.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SCALLOP PESTO PASTA
Sea scallops can range from 1/2 to 1 inch thick. To cook thicker scallops more quickly, cut them in half horizontally.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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. , 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. Serve with scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
BAY SCALLOPS WITH PESTO
Steps:
- Combine the basil, parsley, walnuts, and cheese in a food processor or mortar. Pulse or grind gradually adding the 3 cups olive oil until the mixture forms a paste.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the linguine and cook until it is al dente, about 8 minutes; drain and reserve.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the scallops, mushrooms, and zucchini and cook until the vegetables are tender and the scallops are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the pesto and the linguine. Toss to coat the pasta with sauce. Spoon onto warm plates and serve.
SCALLOPS WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Season scallops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add scallops. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add pesto and capers; mix well. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 144.9 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 430.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CREAMY BAY SCALLOP SPAGHETTI
This scallop and spaghetti dinner with a creamy sauce is fast and easy. I cook the scallops a bit longer than many chefs, but that's gives the dish more flavor and they're still tender and moist. I think you'll agree, the sherry sauce benefits significantly from the longer cook time.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than directed on the package.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When oil just starts to smoke, add scallops and move them into a single layer. Let sear on high for 60 seconds. Toss to turn. Add butter and stir scallops until butter melts. Stir in garlic. Add lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Stir in sherry and cook and stir until alcohol cooks off, about 1 minute. Pour in cream. When mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Drain pasta. Transfer to skillet with scallops; bring to a simmer. Add half the parsley. Cook until pasta is heated through and tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Grate generously with grated cheese. Add the rest of the parsley. Serve in warm bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 166.4 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 572.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
PASTA WITH SCALLOPS, GARLIC, GRAPE TOMATOES, AND PARSLEY
This simple, but satisfying, Pasta with Scallops, Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, and Parsley dish is colorful and easy to prepare.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil, and add salt generously. Add pasta; cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain in a colander, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
- Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; toast until lightly golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer garlic to a small bowl; set aside
- Add scallops to pan (if using sea scallops, cut in half); saute until opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and cook, stirring frequently, until the skins begin to split, 2 to 3 minutes; crush a few with the back of the spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Add pasta, parsley, reserved cooking water, and butter; toss to combine. Divide among bowls, and serve immediately; garnish with reserved garlic and parsley.
SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS WITH PESTO PASTA
I came up with this when I was at a loss as to what to make for dinner the other night...and I wanted to use up the homemade basil pesto I had in the freezer from last sumer.
Provided by SCOOBYBOO
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to directions, drain.
- Stir in pesto and 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Meawhile in a large skillet, saute the garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Add Asparagus and cook until crisp-tender.
- Add the scallops and pepper flakes, cook until opaque.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink.
- Toss the pesto pasta with the shrimp and scallop mixture.
- Sprinkle with some fresh grated parmesan and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.3, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 134.5, Sodium 952.3, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 37.1
PASTA WITH PESTO AND SCALLOPS
A light and satisfying dish for those who enjoy a change from heavy sauces. For variety try using linguini noodles.
Provided by Nancy and Terry
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook fettuccini pasta until al dente. Drain. Stir in pesto sauce and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add green bell pepper, mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in dry white wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Add scallops and toss for 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook the scallops, as they will toughen when exposed to prolonged heat.
- Toss the pesto covered pasta with the scallop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.7 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 278.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
PASTA WITH PESTO & SCALLOPS RECIPE
Provided by bvyce
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. In a large pot with boiling salted water, cook fettuccine pasta until al dente. Drain. Stir in pesto sauce and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add green bell pepper, mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in dry white whine, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Add scallops and toss for 2 minutes. Take care not to overcook the scallops, as they will toughen when exposed to prolonged heat. 3. Toss the pesto covered pasta with the scallop sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately
SCALLOPS AND PASTA WITH PISTACHIO-PARSLEY PESTO
The pesto can be made two days ahead; cover and chill. Use sea scallops not bay scallops. Sea scallops are larger and make for a nice intimate dinner for two. Bon apetit! This comes from Cooking Light, November 1996.
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping down sides of processor bowl occasionally.
- Combine scallops, flour, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in large zip-lock plastic bag; seal, and shake to coat.
- Heat butter or margarine in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add scallops; cook 3-1/2 minutes on each side or until scallops are done.
- Combine pesto mixture and pasta in a large bowl, tossing well.
- Arrange 1 cup pasta on each plate, and divide the scallops evenly between plates.
- Sprinkle with pepper; garnish with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 610.3, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 33.7
THREE-GREEN PASTA WITH SCALLOPS AND PESTO SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Dairy Herb Pasta Shellfish Vegetable Sauté Dinner Basil Scallop Asparagus Green Bean Pea Summer Bon Appétit Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add asparagus and green beans and cook until just crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables to bowl, using strainer. Add fettuccine to water and boil until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring pasta occasionally.
- Meanwhile, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green beans and peas. Season with salt and pepper; stir until heated through and coated with butter, about 1 minute. Return vegetables to bowl. Melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add quartered sea scallops, season with salt and pepper and sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Drain pasta and return to skillet. Add vegetables, scallops, pesto, cream and lemon juice and stir over low heat until pasta is coated with sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
SCALLOPS WITH CREAMY PESTO
From Woman's Day. Quick and easy, nice with pasta or rice. Use your own pesto or refrigerated pesto sauce from the market. I think this would also make a nice first-course,
Provided by duonyte
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the scallops 4 minutes until golden and barely opaque in centers. Remove to plate.
- Remove skillet from heat, add pesto and cream and stir quickly to blend.
- Spoon the sauce onto serving plates and top with the scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 51.2, Sodium 671.4, Carbohydrate 5.6, Protein 20.7
Tips:
- Choose the freshest scallops you can find. Look for scallops that are firm and plump, with a slightly briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Sear the scallops quickly over high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Don't overcrowd the pan, or the scallops will steam instead of sear.
- Use a good quality pesto. You can either make your own pesto or use a store-bought brand. Just be sure to choose a pesto that is made with fresh basil and olive oil.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook the pasta al dente, according to the package directions. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice. This will help to brighten up the flavors of the dish.
Conclusion:
Pasta with pesto and scallops is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of briny scallops, creamy pesto, and al dente pasta is simply delicious. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.
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