Scallops And Pasta With Pistachio Parsley Pesto Recipes

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.

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.

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.

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.

Steps:

• In a blender, combine parsley, broth, pistachio nuts, and garlic. Process until smooth, adding more broth, if necessary, to create a sauce-like consistency. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

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 a couple of tablespoons of pesto and the linguine. Toss to coat the pasta with sauce. Spoon onto warm plates and serve. Store pesto covered in the refrigerator.

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