Recipe makes 2 servings, serving size is 3 scallops.
Calories 189, Protein 23g, Total Fat 8g, Carbohydrates 7g.
Ingredients:
1/3 Cup Lightly Packed Fresh Mint
1/4 Cup Lightly Packed Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley
2 Tablespoons Almonds, Toasted and Chopped
2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tablespoons Water
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
6 Sea Scallops (8 to 10 ounces total)
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1 Cup Fresh Watercress or Spinach
Instructions:
For pesto: In a food processor, combine mint, parsley, almonds, Parmesan cheese, water, lemon juice, garlic, 1/8 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Cover and process until nearly smooth. Set aside.
Rinse scallops and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle scallops with the remaining salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until scallops are opaque, turning once halfway through cooking.
Serve scallops and pesto over watercress or spinach.