Basil Pan-Seared Scallops over Pasta Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta <br>- 24 scallops, rinsed and drained <br>- 3/4 cup olive oil <br>- 1/4 cup lemon juice <br>- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced garlic <br>- 1 teaspoon salt <br>- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper <br>- 2 tablespoons dried basil <br>- 9 tablespoons whipped butter <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a large serving bowl. <br>step 2: Meanwhile, place scallops in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Pour mixture over scallops. Arrange scallops in a single layer in a large baking dish or plate. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dried basil over scallops so that only one side is sparsely coated with basil. <br>step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high, and melt one tablespoon of butter in the pan. Place 12 scallops basil-side down, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until dark golden brown. Turn scallops, and cook the other side. Cook the remaining 12 scallops the same way. <br>step 4: In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter with 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. <br>step 5: Toss pasta with butter and olive oil mixture. Divide pasta onto plates, and top with scallops. <br>

Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
- 24 scallops, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 9 tablespoons whipped butter

Directions
step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse, and transfer to a large serving bowl.
step 2: Meanwhile, place scallops in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Pour mixture over scallops. Arrange scallops in a single layer in a large baking dish or plate. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon dried basil over scallops so that only one side is sparsely coated with basil.
step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high, and melt one tablespoon of butter in the pan. Place 12 scallops basil-side down, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until dark golden brown. Turn scallops, and cook the other side. Cook the remaining 12 scallops the same way.
step 4: In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter with 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
step 5: Toss pasta with butter and olive oil mixture. Divide pasta onto plates, and top with scallops.

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