Seared Scallops with Garlic and Basil

Name: Seared Scallops with Garlic and Basil
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; 12 large sea scallops (about 1 pound); 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden™ Garlic Stir-In Paste; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper; 2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden™ Lightly Dried Basil

By: McCormick Kitchens

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Recipe Info

Prep Time:

5m
Cook Time:

8m
Ingredients:

6
Servings:

4
User Rating:

Ingredients

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
12 large sea scallops (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden™ Garlic Stir-In Paste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden™ Lightly Dried Basil

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Key products

Gourmet Garden™ Garlic Stir-In Paste, 4 oz

McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper, 3 oz

$6.99

Unit price: per

Gourmet Garden™ Lightly Dried Basil, 0.42 oz

Instructions

Brush scallops on both sides with Garlic Paste; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large skillet on high heat. Place scallops in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, until golden brown on both sides, turning only once and adding remaining oil, if needed.
Sprinkle with Basil just before serving. Serve over cooked rice, if desired.

Seared Scallops with Garlic and Basil

Recipe Info