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T-Fal's Proscuitto Wrapped Scallops With Basil Pesto

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T-Fal's Proscuitto Wrapped Scallops With Basil Pesto
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This delicious and sophisticated take on bacon-wrapped scallops is sure to impress guests at your next BBQ! Serve as an appetizer or place on top of pasta for a tasty entree. For more information on the OptiGrill visit: http://optigrill.t-falusa.com/
Servings
1
Ingredients
  • 2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt & pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 4 slices proscuitto
Directions
  1. 1. Combine the basil, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse
  2. until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until well combined; set
  3. aside.
  5. 2. Pat each scallop dry with a paper towel. Cut each slice of prosciutto into 4 long strips. Wrap
  6. a strip of prosciutto around each scallop and secure with a toothpick.
  8. 3. Turn the OptiGrill on. Select the "fish" program and press "ok". Once the purple indicator light has
  9. stopped flashing, place the scallops on the grill and close the lid.
  11. 4. Cook until the indicator light has changed to orange. Top each scallop with a dollop of pesto
  12. and a few additional pine nuts.
 
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