SCALLOPS WITH PESTO BUTTER

1 tbs Armanino
Basil Pesto
4 to 6
sea scallops (4 oz.)
2 tbs
rice flour or cornstarch
1 tbs
butter
1/4
lemon
Rinse scallops and pat dry. Dust lightly with flour or cornstarch. Heat
just enough butter to coat bottom of heavy 9" skillet, sear scallops
about 2 minutes on each side, just until flesh becomes firm. Remove to warmed
serving plate. Blend remaining butter and basil pesto in hot
skillet, pour over scallops and serve immediately.
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