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Grilled Scallops with Mint Pesto and Balsamic Syrup Recipe

Grilled Scallops with Mint Pesto and Balsamic Syrup Recipe

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Grilled Scallops with Mint Pesto and Balsamic Syrup

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp almonds, blanched
2 clove garlic
1/2 cup parsley leaves
1 cup mint leaves
1 lemon's zest
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 lb scallops , large
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions:

In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds until golden. Combine almonds, parsley, mint, and garlic in a small food processor or blender and pulse until uniformly chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the olive oil in a slow stream until a pesto is formed. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheese, then season with salt and pepper.
Transfer 2 tablespoons of the mint pesto to a bowl with the scallops (reserve the rest for another use). Coat the scallops well with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
In the meantime, bring balsamic vinegar to boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking over medium heat until the volume of the vinegar has reduced significantly and it begins to look syrupy. Remove from the heat and reserve.
Prepare a grill or heat a heavy, ridged grill pan over medium high heat. If using a grill, thread scallops onto skewers. Grill scallops 3-4 minutes per side, until just translucent in the middle. Serve with reduced balsamic syrup drizzled over the top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	968.33 Kcal (4054 kJ)
Calories from fat	626.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	69.59g	107%
Cholesterol	133.05mg	44%
Sodium	1211.39mg	50%
Potassium	820.14mg	17%
Total Carbs	59.74g	20%
Sugars	5.28g	21%
Dietary Fiber	6.85g	27%
Protein	22.83g	46%
Vitamin C	28.2mg	47%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	357.7mg	1987%
Calcium	247.5mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	297.83 Kcal (1247 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.4g	107%
Cholesterol	40.92mg	44%
Sodium	372.59mg	50%
Potassium	252.25mg	17%
Total Carbs	18.38g	20%
Sugars	1.62g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	27%
Protein	7.02g	46%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	47%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	99%
Iron	110mg	1987%
Calcium	76.1mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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