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Basil Scallops

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Name	Basil Scallops
Category	Appetizers & Snacks, Fish & Seafood, Italian, Quick meals
Serves/Yields	4
Source	Restaurant Antico Martini - Italy
Difficulty	Easy
Prep. Time	5 minutes
Cook Time	5 minutes
Introduction
	This recipe uses only a few ingredients, but highlights all the mediterranean flavors in this easy dish.
Ingredients
	8 scallops 1 garlic_clove , minced 2 tbs extra_virgin_olive_oil ( from Liguria region is reccomended) 1 oz fresh basil , minced ( genovese is wonderful) 1 tbs all_purpose_flour 1/4 cup fish stock (fresh is better but canned is fair) sea_salt and white_pepper to taste Prepared polenta for serving
Directions
Step: 1	In a frying pan, sautè garlic in extra virgin olive oil for no more than one minute, add the scallops and cook for one minute more. Sift in the flour, and stirring constantly add the fish stock and the basil. Cook covered for 3-4 minutes, untill the sauce is thickened and creamy. Season with salt and pepper Arrange into serving dishes with slices of polenta with the creamy sauce poured all over. Garnish with a fresh small basil leaf.

Time submitted: Monday, May 01. 2006 at 12:46:47
Contributed By: guido

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