Scallops with Basil Stuffing

From the kitchen of SteakNPotatoesKindaGurl

• 1/4 cup freeze-dried basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• about 1 lb or less of large sea scallops

Mince the basil, garlic, salt and pepper together until very fine. (You can do this in a food processor, but I didn't). Mix in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Make a horizontal slit in the side of each scallop, but don't cut all the way through. Fill each scallop with a small portion of the basil mixture. Close the scallops. Pour the remaining oil onto a plate and turn the scallops in it. Let sit while you preheat a skillet (or grill).

Place the scallops on the skillet (or grill) and cook about 3 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

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