SEAFOOD PESTO PASTA

Seafood Pesto Pasta image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 to 6 garlic cloves, divided
12 ounces uncooked linguine
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound fresh sea scallops
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

For pesto, place 1/4 cup oil, basil, oregano, parsley and one garlic clove in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. Mince the remaining garlic. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onions and minced garlic in butter and remaining oil until tender. Add the shrimp, wine or broth, lemon juice and cayenne; saute for 2 minutes. Add scallops; saute for 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque. Drain pasta; toss with pesto and Parmesan. Top with seafood mixture.

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