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SCALLOPS WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS



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Very simple recipe of sauteed scallops served over Israeli couscous and garnished with chopped parsley.

Provided by Bobdi

Categories     Scallop Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup white wine
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound bay scallops
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste - divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and stir couscous, 1 tablespoon butter, and salt into boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer until couscous is tender and plump, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir white wine, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and parsley into hot oil and butter. Cook and stir until parsley is tender and wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add scallops to sauce; cook until scallops just become opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide couscous onto serving plates and top each serving with scallops in sauce. Sprinkle each portion with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and a pinch of fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1014.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SHERRY AND SAFFRON COUSCOUS



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Seared sea scallops are served over Moroccan couscous (instead of rice) infused with the flavors of its cooking liquid: sherry, chicken stock, saffron, thyme, and butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound sea scallops, muscles removed and discarded
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Pinch of saffron
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 cups couscous

Steps:

  • Season scallops on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add scallops (work in batches; use remaining oil if necessary, depending on size of pan); cook until golden brown and caramelized, about 1 minute on each side. When cooked, pour off any fat remaining in pan. Set aside scallops on a plate covered with foil.
  • Return pan to heat. Deglaze pan with sherry, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer until sherry is reduced by two-thirds. Add stock, butter, saffron, thyme, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; add couscous. Cover the pan; remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff with a fork; adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with scallops.

SCALLOPS WITH COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Scallops With Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Phil Franco

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups couscous
4 ounces pancetta
4 tablespoons onions, minced
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 lb butter
2 lemons, juice of
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 large scallops (rinsed and dried)

Steps:

  • COUSCOUS.
  • Cook couscous according to directions. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • Cook pancetta for 5 minutes. Stir in the couscous, then cream and warm for 2 minutes.
  • SAUCE:
  • Heat oil and add onions, garlic, and cook for 5 minutes. Add wine and simmer until reduced by 1/2. Reduce heat to very low and add butter a little at a time.
  • Slowly add lemon juice, stirring constantly. Strain out the garlic and onion. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • SCALLOPS.
  • Heat oil over high heat. Add scallops and brown. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place couscous on serving platter. Top with scallops then sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.2, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 278.8, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 22.2

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP STEW



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This seafood stew, gently simmered in a spicy tomato broth, can be served over couscous.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (canned or in cartons), with juice
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tail section left on
3/4 pound sea scallops or large bay scallops, muscle removed
3 tablespoons fresh coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
Israeli Couscous Pilaf

Steps:

  • Slice leeks in half lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
  • In a stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; saute, stirring, until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add jalapeno, carrots, spices, and salt; lower heat to medium low, and cook until carrots are almost tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, and lower heat to medium; cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp and scallops; cook until just opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat, add cilantro, and serve over couscous pilaf.

SCALLOPS WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS



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Very simple recipe of sauteed scallops served over Israeli couscous and garnished with chopped parsley.

Provided by Bobdi

Categories     Scallop Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup white wine
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound bay scallops
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste - divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and stir couscous, 1 tablespoon butter, and salt into boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer until couscous is tender and plump, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir white wine, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and parsley into hot oil and butter. Cook and stir until parsley is tender and wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add scallops to sauce; cook until scallops just become opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Divide couscous onto serving plates and top each serving with scallops in sauce. Sprinkle each portion with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and a pinch of fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1014.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP COUSCOUS



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This quick and satisfying skillet dish is a favorite. It uses up summer veggies in a sensational blend of flavors. Round out the meal with garlic bread sticks. -Marvin Meuser Jr., Princeton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium zucchini, julienned
1 medium green pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound bay scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked couscous
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute zucchini and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, onions, basil, chili powder, garlic and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Stir in the shrimp, scallops, salt and pepper. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Serve with couscous. Garnish with sliced basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE SCALLOPS AND COUSCOUS



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K, so I needed a dinner in a flash one night and I had just bought imitation scallops that are made of haddock--cheap and tasted so real. Anyway, this was total comfort food--nice and warm--makes just enough for 1.

Provided by honeydue

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 7m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

75 g scallops
canola oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon garlic
1 tablespoon shallots or 1 tablespoon onion, if you prefer
2 tablespoons red peppers
salt and pepper
1 cup cooked couscous
2 tablespoons diced tomatoes with juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh

Steps:

  • Preheat pan to medium heat.
  • Spray with canola oil spray.
  • Season scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Sear the scallops for approximately 2 minutes per side.
  • Remove the scallops from the pan.
  • Put garlic, shallot, and red pepper in pan and sauté for 1-1/2 minutes till browned.
  • Add in couscous and diced tomatoes.
  • Add a bit of water if necessary and cook on low for a while.
  • Right before plating add scallops back in, add parsley and basil and squeeze on the fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 204.5, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 19.7

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