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Parmesan cheese
grated
Dry basil leaves
dry
Dry parsley flakes
dry
Olive oil
Raw shrimp
shelled and deveined
Bay scallop
small
Butter
divided
Carrot
sliced
Onion
cut into squares
Zucchini
sliced
White button mushrooms
sliced
Green bell pepper
sliced lengthwise
Red bell pepper
sliced lengthwise
Rice
cooked
Prepare the ingredients by slicing the carrot, onion, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
Heat a wok over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot wok and let it melt.
Add the sliced carrots and onions to the wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
Add another tablespoon of butter, then add the zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
Stir-fry for about 2 more minutes, until the carrots are tender-crisp.
Remove the cooked vegetables from the wok and keep them warm.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the wok and let it melt.
Stir in the pesto sauce.
Add the shrimp and scallops to the wok and stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink and the scallops are opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
Return the cooked vegetables to the wok and stir until they are heated through and coated with the pesto sauce.
Serve the stir-fry hot over cooked rice. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Expert advice for the best results
Use fresh pesto for the best flavor.
Do not overcook the shrimp and scallops, or they will become rubbery.
Adjust the amount of pesto to your taste.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 mins
Vegetables can be pre-chopped
Serve in a bowl, garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Serve over steamed rice or quinoa.
Serve with a side of crusty bread.
Pairs well with seafood and pesto.
A refreshing complement to the savory flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Fusion cuisine blending Italian and Asian flavors and techniques
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