Ginger Scallion Pesto Food

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLION PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water and then drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, put the scallion greens, parsley, pine nuts, 1/4 cup oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallion whites, garlic and lemon zest, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and is begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with a pinch each of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp just begin to turn pink but are not completely cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and scallion mixture, toss to combine, and bring to a quick simmer to heat through; remove from the heat.
• Add the drained pasta and reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 plates and season with pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and a green salad if using.
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GINGER SCALLION PESTO CHICKEN W LEMON GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. To make the pesto. Add the scallions, ginger and salt to food processor. Turn on processor and drizzle in the oil. Process until well blended. Place the chicken pieces in the pesto and let marinate 1 hour.
• 2. Remove chicken from marinade and broil turning and basting with the pesto until no longer pink inside.
• 3. For the lemon ginger sauce. Combine the lemon juice and zest, honey, ginger and chicken stock in a small saucepan. Bring to boil. Mix the cornstarch with the water. Whisk it into the sauce mixture to thicken.
• 4. Serve the sauce with the chicken

GINGER SCALLION PESTO

Steps:

• To make pesto, combine all of the pesto ingredients in a food processor.
• Pulse on and off until mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
• Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

FLATBREAD WITH BACON AND SCALLION PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring from time to time, until browned and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain; keep warm. Add the onion slices to the drippings in the skillet; sprinkle with the sugar and season with salt and pepper. Cook until light brown and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
• Combine the scallions, capers and parsley in a food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste and half of the lemon zest; pulse gently to chop and blend. Turn the processor on and add the olive oil through the top in a steady stream. Transfer the scallion pesto to a bowl; set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk the creme fraiche and the remaining lemon zest until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Roll the pizza dough into an 8-by-14-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough around the rolling pin and unroll it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the center of the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Spread the creme fraeche mixture on the crust. Dot with the onions and some of the bacon drippings from the pan; sprinkle with the bacon. Slice into pieces and drizzle with scallion pesto.

MASHED POTATOES & CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER SCALLION PESTO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, cauliflower and salt with enough cold water to cover.
• Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are easily crushed with a fork (15-20 minutes boiling).
• Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth (use just enough milk to make the mixture smooth) (about 1 minute of beating with an electric mixer).
• Warm potatoes over medium heat for 1 minute.
• Add pesto, and stir well.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper; serve.