Instructions: Here is the last installment, although out of sequence, of our Valentines Day Dinner. For the entree, I decided to put a new spin on an old favorite, Scallops In Pesto. I usually play with this recipe by using cilantro pesto, increasing the liquids and serving it on pasta. Traditional pesto works very well, too. This time I am going to use dried tomato pesto. I am including the original recipe as well as some other seafood and pasta dishes I came across. Enjoy, and have a happy holiday with the ones you love!

In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and saute the carrot matchsticks and the garlic, just for a minute or two. Add the green onion and the tomato. Saute until the tomato is soft. Keep the heat on high and add the scallops. Saute just until tender, less than 5 minutes (adjust time according to the kind and size of scallops). Add the wine, lemon juice, pesto, salt and pepper. Toss quickly and serve as an appetizer or follow my suggestions above and serve over pasta.

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