Best 10 Dallas Spicy Seared Scallops Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight! If you're a seafood enthusiast craving a taste of the extraordinary, let's embark on a journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of Dallas spicy seared scallops. This exotic dish promises to ignite your palate with a symphony of contrasting sensations – the tender, succulent scallops, perfectly seared to a golden-brown crisp, enveloped in a vibrant and aromatic spicy glaze. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this exquisite combination of sweet, savory, and fiery notes.

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SPICY PAN SEARED SCALLOPS RECIPE



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This Spicy Pan Seared Scallops Recipe is super quick, easy and loaded with flavor! An easy scallops recipe with a little bit of heat and a whole lot of delicious.

Provided by WonkyWonderful

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Lb Large Scallops
Oil
Salt
1/4 Cup Butter - melted
1 Tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce
Parsley - chopped

Steps:

  • If frozen, thaw scallops overnight in the refrigerator. If the scallops have the mini muscle on the sides, go ahead and remove those. Don't worry, you will be able to see these little pieces of flesh on the sides of the scallops. Just use your fingers to pinch it and pull it off the scallop then discard. Next place the scallops on layers of paper towels then cover with paper towels. Leave them for 10-15 minutes to dry out. Salt scallops. Mix melted butter and chili sauce, set aside. Heat oil in cast iron pan over high heat 3-4 minutes. Place scallops flat side down in pan and cook 2 minutes to sear. Flip scallops and cook approximately 2 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove pan from heat then spoon chili butter mixture over the top of the scallops Serve topped with buttery chili sauce and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 77 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1064 grams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams unsaturated fat

SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS



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Sea scallops are dredged in flour, seasoned with a spicy blend of cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, and cardamom, then seared and served with shredded romaine on rounds of daikon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
Olive-oil, cooking spray
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or more to taste
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
One 12-inch-long daikon radish, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
5 romaine lettuce leaves, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, and cardamom in a small bowl. Dip each halved scallop into the flour mixture to coat; set aside.
  • Place daikon rounds on serving platter. Top each with shredded lettuce; set aside.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with olive-oil spray, add coated scallops, and sear until light golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer each seared scallop half to a daikon round. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 g, Cholesterol 5 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 59 g

SPICY SEARED SCALLOP SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 pound fresh sea scallops
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of cayenne
Salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 cup olive oil
Mixed greens
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips

Steps:

  • Rinse sea scallops and pat dry with a towel. In a small bowl, mix together the cayenne, black pepper and garlic salt. Gently roll the scallops in the spices. Heat a non stick skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Pour in the oil and heat until it just begins to smoke. Carefully place each scallop in the pan with scallops flat side down. Cook for 2 minutes per side flipping them once.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, cayenne, salt and pepper and garlic. Slowly whisk in the olive oil in a stream. Combine the mixed greens and bell peppers in a large bowl. When the scallops are done, toss the dressing with the greens. Serve the scallops on top of the dressed greens

DALLAS' SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Low Carb

Yield 3-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon garlic or sea salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons dry white wine (or white cooking wine)

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse sea scallops and pat dry with a paper towel. 2. Combine cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic or sea salt and cilantro into a bowl. 3. Heat a 12" nonstick skillet over medium high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil and heat until it just begins to smoke. 4. Add minced garlic cloves. 5. Gently roll the scallops in the bowl of spices. 6. Carefully place each scallop and cook for 2-3 minutes per side (or until opaque), minimally flipping them. 7. Remove scallops. 8. Add wine to skillet and stir for 1 minute. Drizzle wine mixture over scallops and serve (alone, on lettuce leaf, or as salad topping).

SPICY SEARED SCALLOPS



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These tasty seared scallops are spiced with Cajun seasonings, making for a delicious appetizer or addition to risotto or pasta.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Entree     Main Course     Salad

Time 1h11m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds large sea scallops (about 18 to 20)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil , divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1133 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 18-20 scallops (4-6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SEARED SPICE-RUBBED SEA SCALLOPS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup finely chopped mustard greens
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup fresh tarragon, chopped
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
4 anchovies in oil, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika
1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
Kosher salt
12 large sea scallops, patted dry (about 1 pound 2 ounces)
Freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup grated Cotija cheese
Thinly sliced Fresno chiles, rocoto or ajì panca chile paste, and microgreens, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the salsa verde: Combine the mustard greens, parsley, mint, tarragon, capers, anchovies, garlic and lemon zest in a large bowl. Stir in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Make the scallops: Combine the paprika, brown sugar, cumin, ground fennel, coriander, mustard powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper, then sprinkle all over with the spice mixture. Rub the spices into the scallops.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Add the scallops to the pan in a single layer and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the other side is golden brown and the scallops are just cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
  • Serve 2 or 3 scallops per plate; top each scallop with a dollop of salsa verde, sprinkle with the Cotija cheese and top with a Fresno chile slice. Serve with chile paste and garnish with microgreens.

SIMPLY SEARED SCALLOPS



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This simple recipe uses minimal ingredients in order to highlight the delicious flavor of the sea scallop! Garnish with a drizzle of balsamic and chopped fresh basil.

Provided by Stephanie Karek

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 9m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 sea scallops, tough muscles removed
½ lemon, juiced
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Pat sea scallops dry with paper towels. Season with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper on one side.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in the skillet seasoned-side down. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Season with remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper; flip. Continue cooking until opaque, about 2 minutes more. Garnish with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 320.2 mg

SEARED SCALLOPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sea scallop, fine sea salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, garlic, dry white wine, fresh chives

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb sea scallop, side muscles removed
fine sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the scallops and cook until golden brown on one side, 2-3 minutes.
  • Gently turn the scallops, and add the butter and garlic to the pan.
  • Continue to cook, spooning the butter over the scallops until they are cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add the white wine, cook another 10 seconds.
  • Serve with chives.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 0 grams

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPICY PAPAYA SAUCE



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I made this for my husbands birthday, and it was a hit. We both ooohed and aaahed throughout dinner.

Provided by CSHORES

Categories     Scallop Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small papaya - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound sea scallops

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine papaya, red pepper, jalapeno onion, lime juice, cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • In a large sealable bag, combine flour, black pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add scallops, and shake to coat.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallops; cook and stir until golden. Serve scallops over papaya sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 911.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SPICY MANGO SCALLOPS



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This sweet and spicy seafood combo gives off enough heat to make the whole family warm up to its great flavors! Be sure to buy the larger sea scallops for this recipe; cooking times would be off for the smaller bay scallops. -Nicole Filizetti, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 sea scallops (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup mango chutney
2 cups hot cooked basmati rice
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm. Remove from pan., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pineapple juice. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in chutney., Return scallops to pan; heat through, stirring gently to coat. Serve with rice; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Buy the freshest scallops you can find. Look for scallops that are plump and have a briny smell.
  • Pat the scallops dry before searing them. This will help them to brown evenly.
  • Season the scallops generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Sear the scallops in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. Cook them for about 2 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and opaque in the center.
  • Serve the scallops immediately with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Spicy Seared Scallops are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With their tender, juicy texture and slightly spicy flavor, these scallops are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy seafood recipe, give Spicy Seared Scallops a try!

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