SCALLOPS PESTO WITH VERMICELLI

Scallops Pesto with Vermicelli image

Quick and easy with a gourmet flavor, this savory seafood entree seasons tender bay scallops with garlic, oregano andd pesto sauce,then tosses the mouthwatering mixture with pasta. Marilyn Lustgarten of Wentzville, Missouri shared the recipe. -Marilyn Lustgarten, Wentzville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 ounces uncooked vermicelli
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound bay scallops
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons prepared pesto

Steps:

Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the garlic powder, oregano and pepper. Add scallops and wine; cook and stir over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. , Reduce heat to low. Stir in pesto; heat through. Drain vermicelli; toss with scallop mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.