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Pesto Butter Petite Scallops

with florentine mashed potatoes

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    10 oz. Mashed Potatoes
  • 8 oz. Patagonian Petite Scallops
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • Info
    2 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • 1 Shallot
  • Info
    1 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
  • Info
    1 oz. Crispy Onions
  • Info
    ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
  • ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    650
  • Carbohydrates
    40g
  • Net Carbs
    34g
  • Fat
    44g
  • Protein
    27g
  • Sodium
    1760mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using 16 oz. petite scallops, follow same instructions as 8 oz., working in batches if necessary.

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Coarsely chop spinach.

    Halve and peel shallot. Slice thinly.

    Pat scallops dry and season all over with lemon n herb seasoning. Scallops will vary in amount as they are portioned by weight. Don't worry, the sweet flavor and tender texture will be the same.

  2. 2

    Cook the Spinach

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add shallots to hot pan and cook, 1 minute.

    Add spinach and stir occasionally until wilted, 2-3 minutes.

    Avoid overcrowding pan by adding spinach in batches, if necessary.

  3. 3

    Add the Potatoes

    Add mashed potatoes and garlic salt to hot pan with spinach. Stir vigorously until combined and heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Stir in garlic & herb butter and crème fraîche until melted and combined.

    While potatoes cook, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook Scallops and Finish Dish

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Let heat, 3 minutes.

    Add scallops to hot pan and cook undisturbed, 90 seconds.

    After 90 seconds, stir occasionally until scallops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 60-90 seconds.

    Remove from burner. Stir in pesto butter and 2 Tbsp. water until butter is fully melted and combined.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping potatoes with scallops and garnishing with crispy onions. Bon appétit!

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