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Scallops with Basil Pesto and Lemon
Declan Chapin, Premier Catch
4-6
10 minutes
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!
Ingredients
1 tray Alaskan Weathervane Scallops
salt & pepper
olive oil
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup basil pesto
lemon zest
chopped parsley
Directions
Thaw scallops and pat dry. Lightly season with salt & pepper.
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium, high heat.
When oil is hot, add scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and place on a serving plate.
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.
Spoon pesto on a plate and top with scallops. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest.
Serve and enjoy!
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Meet Premier Catch
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.