Best 9 Scallops And Snap Peas Recipes

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Scallops and snap peas are a delicious and healthy combination that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Scallops are a type of shellfish that are known for their sweet and briny flavor. They are also a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins B12 and D. Snap peas are a type of pea that has a crisp texture and a slightly sweet flavor. They are also a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. When cooked together, scallops and snap peas make a light and refreshing meal that is perfect for a summer evening.

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SCALLOPS AND SNAP PEAS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound small sea scallops, side muscle removed
Coarse salt
1 small onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1/2 pound snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons grated freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Asian garlic-chili sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet over high heat, warm oil, about 1 minute; swirl to evenly coat bottom of pan. Add scallops, flat side down, and cook until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season with salt. Transfer to plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add onion, and cook, stirring, until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add ginger, snap peas, and 1/2 cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; add scallops, lime juice, chili sauce, and cilantro leaves. Toss to evenly coat. Season with salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g

STIR-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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This is from Stir-Fries Best-Ever Wok and Pan Recipes. If you can't get fresh sugar snap peas use either thawed frozen ones or snow peas. corected for the missing amount of soy sauce.

Provided by Sandyg61

Categories     Asian

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons ginger, minced
2/3 lb sugar snap pea
1 lb scallops
2 scallions, cut into 1 inch lengths
2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat wok over medium heat, add the oil and swirl to coat the surface of the wok.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds, or until fragrent.
  • Add the peas and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the scallops and scallions and cook for 1 minute, or until the scallions are wilted.
  • Stir in the oyster and soy sauces, sesame oil and sugar and heat for 1 minute, or until warmed through.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 37.5, Sodium 581.5, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 21.1

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound sugar snap peas
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet large red pepper, cored, seeded and cut in strips about 1/4-inch wide
1 1/4 pounds sea scallops (if too large, cut them in half)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or scallions
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Pluck off the ends of the peas and discard.
  • Place peas in a saucepan, cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil, drain and set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat olive oil over high heat. Add snap peas and red peppers and cook, stirring and tossing, for 2 minutes. Add scallops and salt and pepper. Cook for one minute, stirring and tossing. Add shallots, garlic, vodka, lemon juice, cream and the coriander. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until scallops are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 748 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SEARED SCALLOP GEMELLI WITH ASPARAGUS, SNAP PEAS AND PECORINO



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Make and share this Seared Scallop Gemelli With Asparagus, Snap Peas and Pecorino recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces gemelli pasta
2 ounces pancetta, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 sweet onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces sugar snap peas
1/3 cup dry vermouth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 lb sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta, and cook 3 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels. Return skillet to cooktop, and add 2 tablespoons oil, onion, and garlic; cook, over medium-high heat, 5 minutes or until onion starts to soften, stirring occasionally. Add asparagus; cook 2 minutes or until bright green. Stir in peas, and cook 2 minutes. Add vermouth; cook 1 minute or until reduced to a glaze. Stir in tarragon and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle scallops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add to skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Return large skillet to cooktop. Add cooked pasta and 2 tablespoons butter, and cook 1 minute or until butter melts. Remove skillet from heat, and stir in cheese, half of reserved pancetta, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Divide pasta among 4 bowls, top each evenly with scallops, and sprinkle with remaining pancetta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.5, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 761.3, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 26.1

SCALLOPS WITH SNOW PEAS



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The vibrant, crisp pea pods in this dish are a nice contrast with the soft scallops. The dish looks and tastes bright and fresh. -Barb Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2/3 cup water
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 pound bay scallops
1/2 pound fresh snow peas, halved diagonally
2 medium leeks (white portion only), cut into 3x1/2-inch strips
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch, soy sauce and water. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry scallops until firm and opaque, 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry snow peas, leeks and ginger until peas are just crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to pan. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Add scallops; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 750mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SCALLOP AND SNAP PEA STIR-FRY



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Scallops are rich and sweet and can be substituted for shrimp in most dishes. When buying, choose scallops that are similar in size and are pink or ivory (not white).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound small sea scallops, side muscle removed
Coarse salt
1 small onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Asian garlic-chili sauce
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over high heat, warm oil, about 1minute; swirl to coat bottom of pan evenly. Add scallops, flat sides down, and cook until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season with salt. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onion; cook, stirring, until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add ginger, sugar snap peas, and 1/2 cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, until peas are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add scallops, lime juice, chili sauce, and cilantro. Toss to coat. Season with salt, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND SNOW PEAS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds sea scallops, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons shallots or scallions, chopped fine
3 tablespoons Ricard or any other anise-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons fresh coriander or fresh basil, chopped coarse

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper pieces and the snow peas. Cook, stirring and tossing, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  • When the red peppers and snow peas are nearly cooked, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Over high heat add the scallops, shallots, liqueur, lemon juice, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Cook until the scallops are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS WITH SNOW PEAS BUTTER SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Shrimp And Scallops With Snow Peas Butter Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: shrimp, sea scallop, lemon juice, onion powder, chili powder, pepper, fresh parsley, cajun seasoning, white wine vinegar, sugar, butter, chicken bouillon cubes, garlic, water, milk, sugar snap peas

Provided by Davis Ina

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lb shrimp
1 lb sea scallop
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
1 ½ tablespoons cajun seasoning, or old bay
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
½ cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup water
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup sugar snap peas

Steps:

  • Prepare marinade and marinate shrimp and scallops in the fridge for 3-4 hours.
  • Mix together skillet ingredients (except milk and snow peas) in a wide skillet on medium-high. Then, add shrimp and cook in sauce for 3 minutes per side. let rest 3 min each side then flip in sauce
  • Add snow peas and milk and let simmer. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Cook again on low heat until sauce thickens and reduces down.
  • Serve plain or alongside steamed rice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 71 grams, Sugar 18 grams

SCALLOPS PRIMAVERA



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After marinating 30 minutes, scallops are quickly cooked in a lemon and sherry sauce with carrots, mushrooms, pea pods, and green onions for a fast and fresh seafood dinner.

Provided by Holland House

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Holland House®

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound scallops
¼ cup fresh lemon juice or concentrate
¼ cup Holland House® Sherry Cooking Wine
2 teaspoons cornstarch
⅓ cup butter
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
1 (6 ounce) package frozen pea pods, thawed
¼ cup diagonally sliced green onions
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • If scallops are large, slice them in half crosswise to make thin medallions. Combine scallops and lemon juice in a shallow baking dish; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. When finished marinating, stir in sherry cooking wine and cornstarch.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add carrots and garlic; cook about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and thyme; cook and stir about 3 minutes. Stir in scallop mixture; cook until scallops are opaque, about 4 minutes. Stir in pea pods and green onions; heat through. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 413.2 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality scallops: Look for scallops that are plump, firm, and have a sweet, briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Sear scallops properly: To get a nice sear on your scallops, make sure your pan is hot before adding them. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Don't overcook the scallops: Scallops are a delicate seafood, and they can easily be overcooked. Overcooked scallops will become tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are opaque in the center.
  • Use fresh snap peas: Fresh snap peas are crisp and tender, and they add a nice sweetness to the dish. If you can't find fresh snap peas, you can use frozen snap peas, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can help to enhance the flavor of the scallops and snap peas. Some good options include garlic, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest.

Conclusion:

Scallops and snap peas are a delicious and healthy seafood dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The scallops are tender and flavorful, and the snap peas add a nice sweetness and crunch. This dish is also relatively easy to make, and it can be ready in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood meal, give this scallops and snap pea recipe a try!

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