Recipe
Italian Scallops with Basil - Capesante al Basilico
Posted by : unknown
Preparation time : 10 Min
Cooking time : 5 Min
Level of difficulty : Low
Ingredients
0 servings
- 450 gr (1 lb) shelled scallops
- salt and pepper
- flour for dusting
- 2 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove, mashed
- 2 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Preparation
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
- Dredge lightly in the flour. Shake away the excess flour.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, and add the scallops.
- Reduce heat to medium high and saute for about 2 minutes on all sides.
- Add the butter, a squeeze of lemon, the mashed garlic and basil, and cook for 2 more minutes until golden and just firm. Serve warm
