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Scallops and Pearl Couscous

A homemade pesto drizzled over seared scallops and pearl couscous. A restaurant-style dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 630kcal

Ingredients

  • Pesto Recipe:
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Couscous Recipe:
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 2 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp veg oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pine nuts for 1-2 minutes.
  • To make the pesto place the basil, garlic, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, and parmesan cheese into a food processor.
  • Drizzle the olive oil through the feed tube as it mixes.
  • Season the pesto with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Pat dry the scallops so that they’re really dry and then season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Cook the scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Add 3 tbsp of the pesto to the skillet and coat the scallops with the pesto. Cook for an additional minute or until the pesto warms up.
  • To make the pearl couscous, heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken stock and let it come up to a boil.
  • Once it comes up to a boil, add the couscous and let it cook for 12-15 minutes.
  • Once the couscous is done cooking, add some parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve the scallops over the couscous and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 15.1mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2mg