Best 9 Sea Scallops With Caramelized Onion Recipes

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Scallops are a type of shellfish that are highly prized for their delicate flavor and tender texture. When cooked properly, they can be a culinary delight. One popular way to cook scallops is to pair them with caramelized onions. The sweetness of the onions complements the briny flavor of the scallops, creating a harmonious dish. This article will provide you with a recipe for cooking sea scallops with caramelized onions, as well as tips on how to select the freshest scallops and how to cook them to perfection.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED SCALLOPS WITH GREEN PEA VINAIGRETTE



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"I'm a huge fresh mint fan. I love it in savory foods," says Bobby.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup fresh or frozen peas
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Touch of clover honey
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
12 large sea scallops, patted dry
Canola oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon superfine sugar
Chopped fresh mint and parsley, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette: Blanch the peas in boiling salted water until tender, 1 to 2 minutes, then shock them in an ice bath until chilled; drain. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the peas, mint and parsley and toss. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Cook the scallops: Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Brush the scallops on both sides with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the sugar over 1 side of the scallops and let them sit for 2 minutes to slightly dissolve the sugar. Place the scallops sugar-side down on the grill and cook until golden brown and caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve 3 scallops per plate and spoon the peas and vinaigrette over and around the scallops. Top each with some chopped mint and parsley, if desired.

SAUTEED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CARAMELIZED PEACHES



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Most Excellent recipe i invented while doing a demonstration at the local Bon Ton store. I had the ing. in front of me and it was worth it

Provided by Warren Drew

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 sea scallops
salt and pepper (to season)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped garlic (fresh)
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 peaches (peeled and chopped)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 whole lemon

Steps:

  • place oil in sautee pan and heat until light smoke.
  • lightly season scallops w/salt and pepper.
  • carefully add scallops to pan (do not crowd).
  • lightly brown and turn scallops.
  • add shallots garlic and peaches.
  • shake and flip in pan to mix.
  • add sugar and keep moving for 2 (two) minutes.
  • place on plate.
  • put peaches on top.
  • squeeze fresh lemon just before serving.
  • goes great with jasmine or basmati rice steamed.

CARAMELIZED SEA SCALLOPS



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Make and share this Caramelized Sea Scallops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ewilsonrd

Categories     Healthy

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb sea scallops
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
4 scallions, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Season scallops with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Place olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  • Place scallops in skillet.
  • Sear them two-three minutes per side, until caramelized (browned).
  • Place scallops on platter, and cover loosely with foil.
  • Sprinkle scallions over scallops and serve.

CARAMELIZED SCALLOPS RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by LKovac

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 large sea scallops
Pinch of kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons clarified butter
1/2 cup white sugar, spread on a flat plate
1/2 cup dry white wine
Juice of one lemon, freshly squeezed
1 tbsp. finely chopped flat parsley
8 chives
1 tbsp. lemon zest

Steps:

  • Rinse and dry the scallops well. Season both sides of the scallops with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet on medium-high for 2 minutes. Add the clarified butter and swirl to coat the pan. When the butter begins to foam, prepare the scallops quickly. Working efficiently, coat one side of each scallop in sugar, grasping the sides and using a gentle twisting motion to help the sugar adhere. Place the scallops sugar side down in the skillet and sauté for 2½ minutes. If the sugar starts to brown too quickly, reduce the heat. Flip the scallops over and cook for 1 minute more. Add the white wine and lemon juice to the pan and reduce by half, about 1½ minutes. Transfer the scallops to a platter or serving dishes. Pour the pan juices over the top and garnish with chopped parsley, chives and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS



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Pan-seared scallops may seem intimidating to some, but it's really a simple dish to prepare. Sea scallops are amazingly tender, succulent, and mildly flavored, but when you style them up with a flavorful balsamic glaze, they can be a showstopper. They're sophisticated enough for dinner guests, but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 large sea scallops
¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Pat scallops thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and ensure a good sear. Combine seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper and use to lightly season both sides of the scallops.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to the skillet, being careful not to crowd. Cook until golden brown and a crust starts to form, about 3 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the scallops and be careful not to overcook. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
  • Add white wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until glaze is slightly thick and syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Move scallops to a serving plate, drizzle glaze on top, and garnish with chopped tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 87.6 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 559.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH FRIED ONIONS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons salted capers
1 medium red onion
Peanut or vegetable oil for deep frying
Flour for dredging
16 large sea scallops (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 to 5 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 clove garlic, minced (green part removed)
1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (to taste)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Soak capers in water to cover for 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water and pat dry. Slice onion in rings one-fourth-inch thick. Separate rings.
  • Heat enough peanut or vegetable oil to come one-fourth of the way up the side of a deep fryer. Lightly dredge the onions in the flour and place in a frying basket. Deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper towels. Dredge the capers with the flour, deep fry and remove with a slotted spoon when golden. Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet until hot. Season scallops with salt and pepper and saute them in two teaspoons olive oil in one layer over high heat, turning once, until seared and opaque, about two minutes each side.
  • To assemble the salad, arrange the tomatoes on four plates. Place the scallops on top. Combine the quarter-cup olive oil, garlic and vinegar and sprinkle lightly over the scallops. Season with pepper and garnish with the onion rings, capers and basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 949 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AWESOME BAKED SEA SCALLOPS



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Large sea scallops are combined with garlic, shallots, butter, and bread crumbs then baked to perfection. Being from Maine, we love our seafood, and this is one of the greats!

Provided by Christine Laliberte

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
5 tablespoons butter, melted
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, chopped
3 pinches ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup bread crumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place scallops, melted butter, garlic, and shallots in a bowl. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish.
  • In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of scallops.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crumbs are brown and scallops are done, about 11 to 14 minutes. Top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 442.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds jumbo sea scallops
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut in eighths
1 medium red onion, cut in eighths
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped nicoise olives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and preheat grill to hot. Wipe the scallops dry with paper towels and brush them with a tablespoon of olive oil. Grill over very high heat just enough to make crosshatch marks on both sides. Do not cook any longer.
  • Heat a tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan. Add the tomato and onion and saute for five minutes. Add the garlic and wine and cook two minutes more. Stir in the capers, olives, thyme, half a teaspoon of rosemary, the remaining three tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture into a baking dish and arrange scallops on top. Bake for five minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Sprinkle with the extra-virgin olive oil and remaining rosemary and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 406, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 846 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS ON RED ONION MARMALADE



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Provided by Cynthia Thomas

Categories     Citrus     Ginger     Herb     Onion     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Scallop     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 main-course or 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 large sea scallops (about 1 3/4 pounds)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3 medium red onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
Chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Toss scallops, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, and ginger in medium bowl. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until brown and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to small baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm.
  • Add 3 tablespoons oil to drippings in same skillet; place over high heat. Add onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add wine, vinegar, and sugar. Cook until onion marmalade is thick, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon marmalade onto plates. Top with scallops and any juices, then chives.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality scallops. Fresh, dry scallops are the best choice for this dish. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have an off smell.
  • Sear the scallops properly. Searing the scallops in a hot pan creates a golden-brown crust and helps to keep them juicy.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the scallops will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the scallops for a short time. Scallops cook quickly, so it is important to cook them for only a few minutes per side.
  • Use a flavorful marinade. A marinade can help to add flavor to the scallops and keep them moist.
  • Serve the scallops immediately. Scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Scallops are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be cooked in a variety of ways. The recipes in this article provide a great starting point for cooking scallops, but there are many other ways to prepare them. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients to find your favorite way to cook scallops.

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