Scallops with Basil Pesto and Lemon

Scallops with Basil Pesto and Lemon

Wild Alaska Weathervane scallops patted dry, seasoned and seared two to three minutes a side in a cast iron pan. The sauce is heavy cream simmered two to three minutes until it thickens, whisked off the heat with basil pesto. Spoon it onto the plate, set the scallops on top, and finish with parsley and lemon zest.

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Scallops with Basil Pesto and Lemon

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

These recipes were created from our passion for seafood, using Premier Catch’s tasty, wild-caught Weathervane Scallops. We love to share them with our friends and family. From our kitchen to yours, here’s one of our favorites!

Scallops with Basil Pesto and Lemon

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Thaw scallops and pat dry. Lightly season with salt & pepper.

  2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium, high heat.

  3. When oil is hot, add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and place on a serving plate.

  4. In a saucepan, heat cream over medium heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk the pesto in.

  5. Spoon pesto on a plate and top with scallops. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest.

  6. Serve and enjoy!

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We’re Joci and Ashley, sisters-in-law and co-founders of Premier Catch. We started Premier Catch to make it easy to enjoy incredible wild seafood at home, caught in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, flash frozen at peak quality, and delivered straight to your door.

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