Scallops with Pesto Cream Sauce

Ingredients

1 pound scallops

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon pesto

1 tablespoon capers

1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

Season scallops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add scallops. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add pesto and capers; mix well. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and serve.

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Notes

The magazine version of this recipe uses 1 tablespoon flour, 2 tablespoons pesto, and 2 tablespoons capers.