Combing fresh basil with our basil olive oil amplifies the bright basil flavor and gorgeous green color of the sauce. It’s like a double dose of basil. You can also try this with our Cara Cara Orange, Persian Lime and Meyer Lemon olive oils.
1/3cupTrattore Farms Extra Virgin olive oil(Three Orchard's Blend, Healdsburg Blend, or Mediterranean Blend olive oil)
8large scallops, room temperature
salt and pepper
2tbspTrattore Farms Extra Virgin olive oil, for cooking
1/2cupmicrogreens (arugula or basil) for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add basil and parsley and blanch for 30 seconds or until bright green. Drain immediately and immerse herbs in an ice water bath to halt the cooking process. Once cool, drain well, squeezing out as much water from the herbs as possible.
Place blanched herbs in the bowl of a food processor along with garlic, salt, and lemon juice. Pulse until coarsely chopped. With the processor on low speed, drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmery. Pat scallops dry (especially if using previously-frozen scallops, it is important to get them as dry as possible) and season with salt and pepper. Arrange scallops in hot skillet so they do not touch. Cook for 2 minutes until bottom is golden, then gently flip with a pair of tongs and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes more. Do not overcook.
Place a dollop of pistou on each plate. Top with seared scallops and microgreens (if desired).