Scallops with Pesto Cream Sauce

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Scallops with 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

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Season scallops with salt and pepper then dredge in flour.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Scallops with Pesto Cream Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 389.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23g 46%

Carbohydrates: 5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 30.8g 48%

Saturated Fat: 18g 90%

Cholesterol: 144.9mg 48%

Vitamin A Iu: 1179.8IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 21.8mcg 5%

Calcium: 171.2mg 17%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 56.5mg 20%

Potassium: 484mg 14%

Sodium: 430.3mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 277.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.