Bay Scallops with Pesto
- 3 cups fresh, cleaned basil leaves
- 2 cups fresh cleaned flat-leaf parsley
- 3 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 3 cups extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 pound bay scallops
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced zucchini
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces linguine
- 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 the pesto and the linguine.
- Toss to coat the pasta with sauce.
- Spoon onto warm plates and serve.
basil, parsley, walnuts, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, bay scallops, mushrooms, zucchini, kosher salt, linguine
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bay-scallops-with-pesto-recipe0.html (may not work)