Best 8 Scallops With Capers And Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner? Scallops with Capers and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a classic Italian dish that is sure to impress your guests. The combination of tender scallops, briny capers, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a flavorful sauce creates a dish that is both elegant and satisfying. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating this delightful dish, from selecting the freshest ingredients to preparing the perfect sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEA SCALLOPS WITH BROWN BUTTER, CAPERS AND LEMON



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This bright yet rich treatment for scallops came to The Times in a 2009 article about Kevin Zraly, the wine director of Windows on the World from 1976 to 2001. Mr. Zraly turned the restaurant into an international wine mecca: at the time it was destroyed, when the World Trade Center fell, its cellar held close to 100,000 bottles of 1,500 labels. Mr. Zraly and Michael Lomonaco, the chef at the restaurant (both of whom were not at work on Sept. 11 when the planes hit), worked together on hundreds of wine and food pairings throughout the years. This was Mr. Zraly's favorite of Mr. Lomonaco's creations. With it, he recommends a Puligny Montrachet, Olivier Leflaive.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 fresh sea scallops
Sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, rinsed of excess salt
Juice of half a lemon
1/3 cup (packed) flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat a large sauté pan or nonreactive skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. After 30 seconds, add scallops; do not crowd pan, work in batches if necessary. Sauté until well browned, about 2 minutes, then turn and cook other side. When second side is dark golden, transfer scallops to a platter; cover and keep warm.
  • Return sauté pan to heat, add butter, and cook until it begins to foam and turn golden. Add shallot and capers, sauté for 1 minute, then add lemon juice (being careful to avoid sputtering butter) and chopped parsley.
  • To serve, place 3 scallops on each of 4 warmed plates. Spoon butter, shallots and capers over scallops, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 255, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LINGUINE WITH SEAFOOD AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES



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A wonderful blend of seafood and citrus! The secret ingredient is the lemon peel! Thanks to my Dad, this is one of our favorites! TIP: Have all the ingredients ready and prepared so you can whip this recipe up in no time!

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound linguine pasta
½ cup olive oil
½ cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound bay scallops
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 (8 ounce) jar clam juice
⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet add the olive oil and butter. Heat until butter is melted. Add the garlic and saute until tender.
  • Add the scallops and shrimp. Cook until shrimp is pink, about 10 minutes. Add clam juice, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes more.
  • To the cooked pasta add the tomatoes, parsley and lemon zest, toss. Pour seafood mixture over the linguini, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 136.4 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 412.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SCALLOPS WITH CAPERS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Categories     Shellfish     Tomato     Sauté     Scallop     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon minced lemon peel (yellow part only)
12 sea scallops
2 tablespoons minced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and lemon peel and sauté 30 seconds. Add scallops and sauté until almost cooked through, turning once, about 3 minutes. Transfer scallops to bowl using slotted spoon. Add sun-dried tomatoes, capers, lemon juice and thyme to same skillet. Boil until liquid thickens, adding any accumulated juices from scallops to skillet, about 2 minutes. Add butter and whisk just until melted. Season to taste with salt. Return scallops to skillet and stir just until heated through. Transfer scallops and sauce to plates and serve.

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH TOMATO CAPER SALSA



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Quick and easy pan seared scallops with fresh tomato caper salsa. All ingredients are easily assessable at your grocery store. Recipe submitted for RSC #10

Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 sea scallops, dry (can sub bay scallops if larger scallops are not available)
1 dash cumin, on each scallop
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 lb grape tomatoes (or cherry)
1 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, minced (seeded and de-ribbed)
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
cooking spray
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Rub scallops with cumin, salt and pepper. Can sit in refrigerator from 5 minutes or longer up to 2 hours.
  • Quarter grape tomatoes, add capers, lemon juice, red onions, jalapeño peppers, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper; toss lightly together in a small bowl.
  • Spray a skillet with non cooking spray, over medium heat, melt together butter, oil, and brown sugar.
  • Add scallops 4 at a time, searing and browning on one side, turning over at the end of 3 minutes, and brown on second side. Continue with last 4 scallops.
  • Place two cooked scallops on each plate, and top with fresh tomato caper salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 9.7, Sodium 339.1, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.4

SCALLOPS WITH CAPERS AND TOMATOES



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Found in Cooking Light Fesh Food Fast magazine. I love scallops and this one I haven't tried yet but it looks and sounds very simple, easy and delicious.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 large sea scallops (l 1/2 lbs.)
cooking spray
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add scallops to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove scallops from pan; keep warm.
  • Add garlic to pan; cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Add wine and next 4 ingredients (through tomato) to pan. Serve the tomato mixture over scallops; drizzle evenly with oil just before serving.

SCALLOPS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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A half-hour is all you need for this delightful stir-fry from Jennifer Warzynak. The Erie, Pennsylvania cook combines scallops with broccoli, pasta and sun-dried tomatoes for the main course, and a hint of lime juice makes it a natural addition to summer menus. "It's a great, healthy way to fix scallops," she promises.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
3/4 cup hot water
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound bay scallops
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes and hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. , Place broccoli and broth in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-4 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add scallops; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, basil, salt, and reserved tomatoes and broccoli mixture; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until scallops are firm and opaque. , Drain the pasta; stir into scallop mixture and heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SCALLOPS WITH CAPER PAN SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Want to serve a show-stopping dinner that comes together in no time at all? Seared to golden brown perfection and bathed in a buttery pan sauce of fragrant shallots and white wine and briny capers, these scallops are sure to impress. And since the whole dish takes just 15 minutes to make, you don't need to wait for a special occasion to indulge.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 14m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 large sea scallops
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ stick unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup caper, drained and rinsed
½ cup white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc

Steps:

  • Season the scallops on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, melt together 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil over high heat. When the butter has melted, add the scallops to the pan and sear, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown on both sides and nearly opaque all the way through, 3-4 minutes total. Divide the scallops between 2 plates and return the skillet to medium-high heat.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the capers and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of butter, swirling the pan until it melts into the sauce. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then spoon it over the scallops. Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 91 grams, Sugar 2 grams

VEAL SCALLOPS WITH LEMON AND ARTICHOKES



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Categories     Sauté     Dinner     Lemon     Veal     Artichoke     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds veal scallops (each about 1/8 inch thick)
all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper for dredging the veal
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup chicken broth
a 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed well, and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • Dredge the veal in the flour, shaking off the excess. In a large heavy skillet heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, in the fat sauté the veal in batches for 45 seconds on each side, or until it is golden, transferring it as it is cooked to a heated platter, and keep it warm. To the skillet add the lemon juice and the broth and simmer the mixture, stirring and scraping up the brown bits, for 2 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a small saucepan, add the artichokes, and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Divide the veal among 4 heated plates and nap it with the sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients. Fresh, plump scallops, sun-dried tomatoes that are not too dry, and briny capers will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Sear the scallops properly. Sear them over high heat until they are golden brown and slightly caramelized on the outside, but still translucent in the center. This will give them a delicious crust and prevent them from overcooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the scallops will not sear properly and will end up steaming instead. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Use a flavorful cooking liquid. The cooking liquid will add flavor to the scallops, so make sure it is something you enjoy. A simple combination of white wine, chicken broth, and lemon juice works well.
  • Finish the dish with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, or thyme, will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Scallops with Capers and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of tender scallops, briny capers, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a seafood recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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