Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Pesto

By carabara14

Ingredients

• Meyer Lemon Pesto
• 1 Meyer lemon, seeded and cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh mint
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Scallops
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
• 8 large scallops

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from lcbo.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place Meyer lemon in a food processor or mini-chop. Add basil, mint and garlic and process until coarsely chopped. Add olive oil and cheese and process until a little chunky. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Sear about 2 minutes a side or until nicely glazed on outside and opaque within. Remove to plate.

3. Dab scallops with pesto. Sprinkle more pesto around the plate (or bowl).


Serves 4