Scallops with Pesto Cream Sauce

Posted by : Sean Azbill / On : Sep 07, 2022

image of scallops and asparagus in a pesto cream sauce

This delicious scallop dish only takes a few minutes to make and is to die for. Serve the scallops as they are or with some crusty bread, rice, or pasta.

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Scallops with Pesto Cream Sauce

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Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

389

This delicious scallop dish only takes a few minutes to make and is to die for. Serve the scallops as they are or with some crusty bread, rice, or pasta.
image of scallops and asparagus in a pesto cream sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 pound scallops
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Season scallops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  2. 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.