Grilled Shrimp & Scallops with Garlicky Pesto Butter

Angela LeMoine
June 06, 2013
129

There is something so fabulous about flavored butter! Whether sweet or savory, they can add the perfect flavor kick to a super simple dish. Flavored butter is super simple to make... room temp butter blended with the seasoning then pop in the fridge. On their own shrimp and scallops are relatively mild in flavor. For this dish I grill them (on my panini grill) with the tiniest bit of salt and pepper, allowing the amazing flavor of this garlicky pesto butter to stand out. These were so fantasti

6
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
1 heaping Tbsp pesto
5 cloves garlic
10 extra large shrimp, peeled & tails off
8-10 large sea scallops
salt & pepper
In a small food processor add the garlic cloves and pulse a few times to get a bit of a chop on it. Add in the pesto and butter. Blend until well combined. Rinse off the shrimp and scallops then pat dry...
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Nutritions

Calories
280

Sodium
1591mg
66% DV

Fat
17g
27% DV

Protein
10g
20% DV

Carbs
17g
6% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV
Pan Fried

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Nutritions

Calories
2644

Sodium
2217mg
92% DV

Fat
59g
92% DV

Protein
87g
175% DV

Carbs
458g
155% DV

Fiber
50g
202% DV