Best 7 Sea Scallops With Sugar Snap Peas Recipes

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Whether you're a seasoned seafood chef or just starting out, cooking sea scallops with sugar snap peas is a delightful culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds. These two ingredients, when combined, create a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. The delicate sweetness of the sea scallops pairs perfectly with the crisp and refreshing crunch of the sugar snap peas, while a variety of herbs and spices add depth and complexity to the dish. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering sea scallop and sugar snap pea recipe that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RADISHES



Seared Scallops with Sugar Snap Peas and Radishes image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 bunch French radishes, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon water
1 pound sea scallops
Zest and juice of 1/2 orange
Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small bunch pepper cress, arugula, or watercress, well washed and spun dry
1 cup small pea shoots
1 cup pea-pod flowers (optional)
2 very small beets, peeled and very thinly sliced on a mandoline
Chive flowers, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the salad: In a large bowl, whisk to combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add pepper cress, pea shoots, flowers, and beets, but do not toss to coat. Set aside.
  • Prepare the peas and radishes: Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add peas, and blanch for 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove from pot, and set aside. Blanch radishes for 2 minutes, and add to snap peas. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon water, the peas, and radishes. Cook until water evaporates and butter coats vegetables, about 2 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook the scallops: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt. Working in batches if necessary so as not to crowd pan, sear scallops until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter to keep warm. Season second side with salt and pepper. To the hot pan, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the orange zest and juice. Cook until butter is melted and flavors are combined, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over scallops.
  • Toss the salad. Arrange scallops, salad, and sauteed vegetables on dinner plates. Garnish with chive flowers, if desired. Serve immediately.

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.

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

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

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Sear the scallops: Searing the scallops in a hot pan helps to create a crispy exterior and tender interior. Be sure to pat the scallops dry before searing them, and don't overcrowd the pan.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for scallops that are plump and firm, and sugar snap peas that are bright green and crisp.
  • Don't overcook the scallops: Scallops are best when they are cooked quickly over high heat. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
  • Serve immediately: Scallops are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help to ensure that they are still hot and tender.

Conclusion:

Scallops with sugar snap peas is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can easily create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're looking for a special dish to impress your friends or family, give this recipe a try.

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