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1 pound bay scallops
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 package (9 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained
1 cup cherry tomato, cut in fourths
1 cup shredded spinach or romaine
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Cook scallops, onions, salt, white pepper and garlic in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until scallops are white.
2. Stir in artichokes, tomatoes and spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are hot and spinach is wilted; drain. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

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slmetcal July 20th, 2011      Comments Off

I am not sure where  I originally got this recipe from but has over the years become a family favorite.

1 tablespoon oil
3/4 pound scallops
1 package (9 oz. size) Three Cheese Tortellini
2 cups assorted cut-up vegetables
1 package (7 oz. size) Basil Pesto Sauce

Directions:
HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add scallops; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until no longer translucent.
BRING 4 quarts water to boil. Add pasta; boil gently 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in vegetables; continue cooking 3 minutes. Drain.

TOSS immediately with scallops and pesto sauce.