Grilled Scallops with Basil Stuffing

Jon made this for me on one of our first dates.

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 # large sea scallops

Mince the basil, garlic, salt & pepper until very fine, even a puree is fine. Mix in a small bowl with 1 tbsp of olive oil.

Make a deep horizontal slit in each scallop, but don't cut all the way through. Fill each scallop with 1 tsp of the basil mixture & close. Pour the remaining olive oil onto a plate & turn the scallops in it to coat. Let sit while you preheat a large, deep skillet to medium high/high. Brown each side 2-3 minutes, no more. Serve immediatey with lemon wedges.