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    Scallops and Prawns with Spinach 'Pesto'


    Source of Recipe


    Everett (Washington) Herald ~ circa 1989


    Recipe Introduction


    I can't say enough good things about this dish.
    The recipe for the spinach 'pesto' is under sauces.


    List of Ingredients


    • 12 scallops, large,not bay size
    • 12 prawns, peeled and deveined
    • 1/2 cup olice oil
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon parsley
    • Juice of 1 lemon and splash of soy sauce
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/2 head chopped romaine lettuce
    • About 1/2 cup spinach 'pesto' sauce
    • Lemon wedges and cherry tomatoes for garnish


    Instructions


    1. Place scallops and prawns in dish.
    2. Combine olive oil, garlic, parsley, lemon juice,soy sauce, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over seafood and marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
    3. Skewer 3 scallops and 3 prawns on each of 4 bamboo skewers. Grill or broil on both sides until done;do not overcook, this process should only take 2 minutes per side, depending on the heat of the coals.
    4. Place skewers on individual beds of chopped lettuce. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of spinach 'pesto' sauce. Garnish each serving with lemon wedge and cherry tomatoes.
 

 

 

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