Bay Scallops with Pesto

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh, cleaned basil leaves
• 2 cups fresh cleaned flat-leaf parsley
• 3 cups chopped walnuts
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 3 cups extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons
• 1 pound bay scallops
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• Kosher salt
• 8 ounces linguine

Directions

Combine the basil, parsley, walnuts, and cheese in a food processor or mortar. Pulse or grind gradually adding the 3 cups olive oil until the mixture forms a paste.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the linguine and cook until it is al dente, about 8 minutes; drain and reserve.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the scallops, mushrooms, and zucchini and cook until the vegetables are tender and the scallops are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the pesto and the linguine. Toss to coat the pasta with sauce. Spoon onto warm plates and serve.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.