Cooking succulent sea scallops is an art form that takes patience and skill. This article will walk you through the process of preparing the perfect seared scallops, with the sweet crunch of red peppers and the tender green of zucchini. We'll provide you with step-by-step instructions and tips on how to get that golden-brown sear on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Whether you prefer a simple preparation with garlic and butter or something more complex with herbs and spices, our recipe will offer endless creativity and satisfaction.
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SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET RED PEPPERS AND ZUCCHINI
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add the red peppers and the zucchini and cook, tossing, about 4 minutes. Add the Tabasco and salt and pepper.
- When the red peppers and the zucchini are nearly cooked, add the remaining butter and olive oil. Over high heat, add the scallops, garlic, thyme, Ricard, lemon juice and basil. Check for seasoning. Cook and stir about 2 or 3 minutes over high heat. Cook until the scallops are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 616 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SWEET YELLOW CORN AND BLACK TRUFFLE SUCCOTASH WITH RED PEPPER NAGE
Steps:
- For the corn: Add the milk and 2 cups water to a 3- to 4-quart pot and bring to a simmer. Add the butter, salt and sugar and cook until the butter has melted. Add the corn, cover, and cook until tender, about 45 minutes.
- Remove the corn from the pot and cool down enough to handle, then cut off the kernels with a knife. (Hint: it will be easier to remove the kernels from the cob if still warm.)
- For the red pepper nage: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix together the oil, shallots, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, thyme and salt and white pepper to taste, making sure to coat all the ingredients evenly with the oil.
- Lay all the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes. Transfer to a blender and mix until smooth.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepot and bring to a boil. Pour the cream into the vegetable mixture and blend until incorporated. Strain the nage through a fine-mesh strainer.
- For the scallops: Heat 1 teaspoon of the grapeseed oil in a saute pan until hot (about 350 degrees F), and then sear the scallops until golden brown on both sides.
- Heat the remaining oil in a separate saute pan. Add the garlic and shallots and cook until soft, and then add the corn and cook for a few minutes. Turn down the heat and add the truffles, if using, the chives and tomatoes. Just before serving, add the butter and cook until melted and incorporated. Season with salt and white pepper.
- To plate this dish, we use an 8-inch round white plate. First, place a small amount of the corn succotash in the center of the dish. Place the browned scallops directly onto the corn. Finally, spoon a few ounces of the red pepper nage around the corn and serve.
SEA SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI RIBBONS AND MINT-CHIVE OIL
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h3m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare an outdoor grill with a medium-high fire. If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. (Or you can use wooden toothpicks.)
- For the scallops: Slice the zucchini lengthwise on a mandoline into thin slices, about 1/8- inch thick. When you get to the seedy center, rotate the zucchini 1/3 turn and continue to shave slices until you hit seeds. Give the zucchini a final 1/3 turn and shave off the remaining slices. (You want to end up with the same number of zucchini slices as you have scallops.) Discard the seedy center. Wrap a zucchini ribbon around the circumference of each scallop. Thread 2 to 3 scallops per skewer or 1 per toothpick.
- For the dressing: Whisk the mint, chives, orange juice, 2 tablespoons oil, limoncello, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cut up the tomatoes, season them with salt and black pepper to taste, and divide them among 4 plates.
- Brush scallops with oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Grill, turning to cook both sides, until zucchini and scallops are cooked through and have distinct grill marks, about 8 minutes total. Divide the scallops evenly among the plates, drizzle scallops and tomatoes with the dressing, and serve hot or at room temperature.
LORI'S SEA SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO
Wanted to try something a little different with Sea Scallops and decided Roasted red pepper and pine nuts sounded like a perfect combination. Have made a few times now and got great reviews from family and friends. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by lhgolden
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For pesto:.
- Place Red pepper on foil in oven under broiler to roast. Turn over every 2-3 minutes until outer skin in blackened all around. Place in a small paper bag or wrap in foil to sweat for about 10 minutes. Skin will separate from pepper and peel off easily. Remove skin, seeds and stem from pepper and cut into medium pieces. This may be done ahead of time.
- Turn oven down to 350 degrees.
- Place pine nuts in a pie or cake pan and roast until light brown. Check every 2-3 minutes and shake pan to stir. Cool slightly, then put pine nuts in food processor, grind until coarse, add Garlic, Kosher salt, Lemon juice and red pepper. Blend well, then add the Olive oil, continue to blend. Add the Parmesan and mix until just blended. Set aside.
- For Scallops:.
- Rinse scallops and dry well- salt lightly with Kosher salt on both sides.
- Melt/heat butter and olive oil over medium high heat in medium pan.
- place scallops in pan and sear just until browned on both sides. Will not be cooked through yet.
- Remove from pan. Add wine to pan, stir to loosen brown bits and reduce sauce by approximately 1/2.
- Place scallops into a medium shallow baking dish. pour wine reduction over scallops, place a spoonful of pesto on top of each scallop. If have extra left keep adding over scallops. Sprinkle top with remainder of Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes (depending on size of scallops) until pesto is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 691.1, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 30.3
ZUCCHINI-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
Our home economists wanted to wrap seasoned scallops in thin zucchini strips before threading them onto skewers for grilling. The problem was finding a terrific scallop recipe. When Hershey, Pennsylvania's Julie Gwinn shared her citrus marinade, they found just what they were looking for. Julie's recipe is easy enough for weeknight suppers, and the eye-fetching treatment suits weekend dinner parties.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, oil, seasoning, orange zest and red pepper flakes; set aside 1 tablespoon for basting. Pour the remaining marinade into a large bowl. Add the scallops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Using a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut zucchini into very thin lengthwise strips. Drain and discard marinade. Wrap a zucchini strip around each scallop. Secure by threading where the zucchini ends overlap onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. , On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill seafood, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until scallops are opaque, brushing once with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SEA SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPER CREAM
The sweet tastes of sea scallops and red peppers combine in this elegant-enough-for-company entree. Delicious served with Recipe #232339. Originally from an October 1984 issue of Bon Appetit featuring Indian Summer Menus. Make the Red Pepper Puree before starting the scallops.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For Sea Scallops.
- Heat butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.
- Add scallops, salt and pepper and stir until just opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer scallops to bowl, using slotted spoon.
- Add wine and sherry to skillet and boil until reduced to syrup, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes.
- Whisk in cream and any juices in scallop bowl.
- Boil until thickened to sauce-like consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in Red Pepper Puree and heat through.
- Stir in scallops, adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
- For Red Pepper Puree (makes about 1 cup).
- Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients, cover and cook until very soft, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes.
- Uncover pan, increase heat to medium and stir until all liquid evaporates and peppers just begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Puree peppers through medium blade of food mill, discarding skins.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator 1 week or frozen.
- Peppers can also be charred and skins removed.
- Proceed with recipe and puree in blender or processor.
SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler or prepare a charcoal grill.
- Place the peppers under the broiler or on the grill. Cook them on all sides until the skin is well charred. When cool enough to handle, split the peppers in half, core them and discard the charred skin and the seeds. Rinse in cold water. Pat dry with papers towels and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Remove and discard the ends of the snap peas.
- Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet and add the peas, cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the scallops, the red peppers, shallots, garlic, thyme, pepper flakes, liqueur, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring and tossing over high heat for 4 minutes or until the scallops are cooked through. Do not overcook. Sprinkle with the coriander.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 332, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1002 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI
Make and share this Scallops With Zucchini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large skillet, heat olive oil, add zucchini, salt and pepper, cook 3 minutes.
- Remove zucchini from pan.
- Add scallops to pan.
- Cook until no longer opaque (about 5 minutes).
- Put with zucchini.
- Add butter to skillet.
- Add garlic, green onions and tomato.
- Bring to a boil.
- boil 1 minute.
- Add zucchini and scallops.
- Heat through.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 696.7, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 22.4
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, oregano, thyme and lemon pepper. Roll scallops in flour mixture until lightly coated on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat. Add 4 scallops to the pan and sear on all sides (about 2 minutes for each side). After turning scallops, add 1 tablespoon parsley and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Remove scallops from pan and place on a plate in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Repeat until remaining scallops are cooked, tossing each batch with parsley and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1250.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SEA SCALLOPS IN SWEET PEPPER SAUCE
Make and share this Sea Scallops in Sweet Pepper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In lg skillet, melt butter and cook scallops for about 7 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove and keep warm.
- In same skillet, add pepper, onion and garlic.
- Cook 2 minutes.
- Add wine, stir 1 minute.
- Add broth, milk, and parsley.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, 1-2 minutes.
- Add scallops and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 60.5, Sodium 877.4, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 23.2
SCALLOPS WITH PEPPER AND ZUCCHINI
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash scallops and cook in vermouth for 1 minute. Set aside.
- Wash, trim, seed and chop whole red pepper.
- Heat a nonstick pan until it is very hot, then reduce heat to medium high and add oil. Saute red pepper until it begins to soften.
- Wash, dry and coarsely chop whole zucchini. Add to red pepper and continue cooking until vegetables are soft.
- Grate ginger and add while vegetables cook.
- Wash, dry and chop chives.
- When vegetables are cooked, add the chives and drained scallops. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 728 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
When scallop season is open here in Nova Scotia, I use scallops fresh from the ocean. This dish is quick and easy yet tastes delicious.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the scallops, sweet red pepper, garlic, pepper flakes and salt in oil until scallops become firm and opaque. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta. Serve scallop mixture with linguine. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SEA SCALLOPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
An appetizing first course from the flavor center of the universe, Louisiana. Courtesy of Chef Robert Krol of Crozier's, featured in The Louisiana New Garde television series.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Peppers
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roast the peppers in a 400F oven until very dark; place in a paper bag for 15 minutes.
- Peel and remove seeds and ribs (don't do this under running water, you want all the flavor).
- Place in a blender or food processor and whirl until smooth.
- Place puree and next two ingredients in saucepan and cook for about five minutes.
- Stir the cream into mixture and cook to reduce (about five minutes).
- Season to taste and keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan; add the scallops and cook on each side for about two minutes each.
- Transfer 2 scallops to each plate and garnish with pepper sauce.
SEA SCALLOPS WITH RED PEPPERS AND TOMATOES
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the scallops crosswise if they are more than 1 1/4 inches across.
- Place the scallops in a mixing bowl and add the milk, salt and pepper. Set aside. Place the flour in a flat dish and set it aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until wilted. This should take a few minutes.
- Drain the scallops and dredge them in the flour. Shake off the excess.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil over high heat in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the scallops in one layer. If the skillet cannot accommodate all the scallops, cook them in two batches. Add the scallops and cook, stirring, until golden brown. Do not overcook.
- Add the shallots, garlic and lemon juice, shaking the pan. Cook about 30 seconds. Add the pepper and tomato mixture and stir and toss well for about 2 minutes. Add the parsley and serve immediately with rice Creole (see recipe).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 680 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND SNOW PEAS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
SEA SCALLOPS AND FETTUCCINE
This luscious and lemony pasta dish is so easy, it's become one of our weekly meal mainstays. But it's also elegant enough to serve to guests. -Donna Thompson, Laramie, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper, garlic, lemon zest and pepper flakes; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-6 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Cut each scallop horizontally in half; add to skillet. Cook, covered, 4-5 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque, stirring occasionally. Serve with fettuccine. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CORN CREAM
This recipe for seared scallops on fresh corn cream shows that you can take a few seasonal ingredients, put them together simply and quickly, and produce something pretty special. There are three keys to producing sufficiently seared scallops. First, they must be perfectly dry. Second, the oil goes on the cold scallops, not in the hot pan. Third, your pan must be extremely hot, which means you have to use a very heavy, cast iron or stainless steel pan.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Stir corn kernels, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until corn is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour corn mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Pour pureed corn mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan. Season with salt to taste.
- Toss scallops, Fresno pepper, canola oil, kosher salt, and smoked paprika in a bowl until scallops are completely coated. Separate pepper slices from scallops.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. Cook scallops in hot skillet until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Cook and stir sliced peppers on the side of the skillet while the scallops are cooking.
- Remove skillet from heat; transfer scallops to a plate, leaving peppers in hot skillet. Stir water and 1 tablespoon butter into peppers until butter melts. Drizzle lemon juice over peppers; stir to glaze peppers completely.
- Divide corn cream between four bowls. Place 3 scallops over corn puree and top with glazed peppers. Garnish with radish sprouts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 986.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and have a slightly sweet smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Sear the scallops properly. Searing the scallops creates a golden-brown crust and helps to lock in their natural flavors. To sear the scallops, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Don't overcook the scallops. Scallops are very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Overcooked scallops will be tough and rubbery. To avoid overcooking the scallops, cook them for only 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your dish a brighter flavor and a more vibrant color. When selecting vegetables, look for ones that are crisp and brightly colored.
- Season the dish to taste. Season the dish with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine to brighten up the flavors.
Conclusion:
This recipe for sea scallops with sweet red peppers and zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The scallops are seared until golden brown and then served over a bed of roasted red peppers and zucchini. The dish is finished with a simple lemon-butter sauce. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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