Shrimp/scallop Pesto Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Shrimp/scallop Pesto Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 4 teaspoons dry basil leaves; 4 teaspoons dry parsley flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 34 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; 34 lb small bay scallop; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided; 1 carrot, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch squares; 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices; 10 small white button mushrooms, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced lengthwise; 1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons dry basil leaves
4 teaspoons dry parsley flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
34 lb medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
34 lb small bay scallop
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
1 carrot, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch squares
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
10 small white button mushrooms, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced lengthwise
1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise
hot cooked rice

1
Place a wok over medium high heat.
2
When wok is hot, add 1 tablespoon butter.
3
When butter is melted, add carrot and onion and stir fry for 3 mins.
4
Add 1 tablespoon more butter then add zucchini, mushrooms, and peppers.
5
Stir fry until carrot is tender crisp to bite (about 2 more mins).
6
Remove vegetables from wok and keep warm.
7
Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to wok.
8
When butter is melted, stir in pesto sauce.
9
Add shrimp and scallops and stir fry until the shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque (about 3 to 4 mins).
10
Return vegetables to wok and stir until vegetables are hot and coated with sauce.
11
Serve with hot steamed rice and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

4089

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

934

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 4 teaspoons dry basil leaves, 4 teaspoons dry parsley flakes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Shrimp/scallop Pesto Stir Fry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp/scallop Pesto Stir Fry

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