If you are in search of a delectable and sophisticated dish to treat your palate, look no further than seared scallops with tomato salsa spinach and mushrooms. This dish combines the tender, succulent texture of scallops with a vibrant tomato salsa, sautéed spinach, and earthy mushrooms for a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more. The vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas of this dish will captivate your senses, making it perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH TOMATO SALSA, SPINACH, AND MUSHROOMS
Google staffers Jennifer Thorsen, Eric Adelson, and Mark Wilson impressed Martha with this delicious scallops recipe during a cooking contest benefiting City Harvest.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut each tomato into quarters and cut each quarter in half again; transfer to a medium bowl. Add extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and set salsa aside.
- Melt unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in thyme and rosemary. Set aside and keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat, set aside, and keep warm.
- Score each side of scallops in a crosshatch pattern; season with salt and pepper, rubbing into scored surface. Heat 1 tablespoon salted butter in a medium nonstick pan. Add scallops and cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes. Add remaining tablespoon salted butter to skillet and turn scallops. Cook without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove scallops from heat and squeeze lemon over scallops.
- To serve, divide spinach evenly between 4 plates; top each with a scallop. Garnish with tomato salsa and mushrooms.
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS AND SCALLOPS
I was out at a cabin when one of my guests brought in some scallops. Since I had some mushrooms, onions, and garlic, I combined the ingredients to create this dish. This recipe is quick and easy to make and requires only one pan to complete. Necessity really is the mother of invention!
Provided by Evelyn Chartres
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, cumin, and pepper. Saute until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add scallops; cook and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 698.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SPINACH
Make and share this Pan-Seared Scallops With Spinach recipe from Food.com.
Provided by loof751
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain well on paper towels. Remove all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
- Rinse scallops and pat dry. Combine flour and cajun seasoning; add scallops and toss to coat.
- Cook scallops in hot drippings in skillet about 6 minutes or until browned, turning once.
- Remove scallops from skillet. Deglaze skillet with white wine.
- Add spinach to liquid in skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Add vinegar and toss to coat evenly.
- Return scallops to skillet and heat through. Crumble bacon and sprinkle over scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 559.4, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 17.1
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH SAUTEED WILD MUSHROOMS, FRESH HERB SALAD, AND ROASTED GARLIC BEURRE BLANC
Steps:
- Beurre Blanc: Combine the shallots, lemon juice, wine, thyme, peppercorns, bay leaves, and roasted garlic in a small sauce pot. Bring to a boil and reduce until almost dry, leaving about 1/8 cup. Reduce heat to low and add the cream. Begin adding the butter, 1 cube at a time, whisking continuously. As each cube incorporates into the sauce, add another until all butter has been added. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. If you feel that the sauce is too acidic, add a bit of honey to balance the flavor. Be sure to use only a small amount of honey so as not to make the sauce taste too sweet. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
- Mushrooms: Place a saute pan over high heat and add enough canola oil to just cover the bottom of the pan. Allow the pan to preheat until you just begin to see light wisps of smoke coming from the pan. Add the mushrooms and begin to saute until the mushrooms are cooked halfway. Add the garlic and shallots to the pan and continue to saute, keeping the mushrooms moving at all times. When the mushrooms are just cooked through add the fresh herbs to the pan and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Taste the mushrooms and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Cover and keep warm while you saute the scallops.
- Scallops: In a bowl, toss the sea scallops lightly in 1/2 cup canola oil. Season each scallop evenly on both sides with salt and pepper. Put a saute pan that is large enough to hold the scallops in 1 layer without them touching over high heat. Add enough canola oil to just cover the bottom of the pan. Allow the pan to preheat until you begin to see light wisps of smoke coming from the oil. Add the scallops to the pan carefully and allow them to get a deep golden brown color. Turn the scallops and allow the second side to get the same golden brown color. If you want the scallops to be more cooked, place the scallops in a preheated 350 degree F oven until they reach the desired doneness. Serve with mushrooms and drizzle with buerre blanc sauce.
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH A LIGHT PLUM TOMATO SAUCE AND A BASIL PESTO
Steps:
- In a saucepan add a touch of olive oil, plum tomatoes, 3 shallots and 4 cloves of garlic and cook until shallots are translucent. Add white wine and juice of 2 lemons. Bring to boil, reduce heat, let cook three minutes. Remove from heat and add all ingredients to blender and puree. This process may require being done in steps so that blender does not overflow. Strain pureed ingredients through chinoise, throw out pulp, reserve broth. Bring broth back up to at least 110 degrees. Place in a clean blender, add cubed butter with blender on high to emulsify, thicken sauce, season to taste.
- In a large pot bring to boil salted water and then cook pasta to al dente, refresh in ice bath and set aside. Toss in 1 tablespoon olive oil until ready to serve.
- In a blender, add 2 cloves of garlic, 1 shallot, basil, parsley and watercress, juice of the 1 remaining lemon, cover blender, turn on high. Slowly add 1 cup olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt -- add fresh cracked black pepper (a lot), briefly turn blender on. Transfer contents into a squirt bottle and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Place 1 saute pan over high heat until it smokes.
- In another saute pan place 1 teaspoon of olive oil, add 3 ounces of pasta, then 4 ounces of tomato sauce, check for seasoning of salt and pepper to taste.
- In smoking pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season scallops with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then add to hot oil. Sear deeply until warm brown color turn each scallop over and finish in a 375 degree oven (for 3 minutes). In desired plate or bowl place pasta with sauce, when scallops are done arrange them on top of pasta. Liberally swizzle pesto over plate and garnish with purple basil sprig.
SCALLOPS WITH MANGO SALSA ON FRESH SPINACH
This is such a simple recipe, but it tastes and looks like something you would get at a restaurant!
Provided by kitchgirl
Categories Scallop Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix the mango, red bell pepper, shallot, jalapeno chile, and lime juice together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil and butter together in a skillet over high heat. Once the butter melts, add the scallops and cook until opaque and browned on the sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Combine the water, vegetable bouillon, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat; bring the mixture to a boil. Add the spinach to the mixture by the handful; cooking until each batch is wilted completely. Remove from heat, squeeze excess moisture from the spinach, and place equal portions into the center of 2 plates. Place half the scallops atop each pile of spinach. Spoon the mango salsa over the scallops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 535 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH JAMMY CHERRY TOMATOES
The simple, summery dinner is a reminder that in-season produce and fresh seafood shine brightest with little fussing. Seared scallops are paired with cherry tomatoes that are cooked in white wine and butter until they're falling apart, and the whole thing is finished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and lemon zest. Equal parts casual and elegant, this dish is best served straight from the skillet, with a big green salad, a nice loaf of bread and the rest of the wine.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-low and add the butter to melt. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until tender but not browned. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the wine and cook until about half the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tomatoes have released their juices and almost completely collapsed. Transfer the tomato mixture to a small dish (use a rubber spatula to get every last bit of the sauce!), then carefully wipe out the pan with a damp paper towel.
- Pat the scallops dry. Add the grapeseed oil to the skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. When the oil is very hot, add half the scallops, spacing them evenly in the pan, and season with kosher salt. Cook without moving for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook for 1 more minute. Don't overcook! Transfer the scallops to a plate and repeat with the remaining scallops, adding more oil if necessary.
- Drain any remaining oil and take the skillet off the heat. Return the tomatoes and their juices to the skillet and squeeze in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Return the scallops to the skillet, nestling them into the tomatoes. Top with the zest of both lemon halves, julienned basil and mint, and a generous sprinkle of coarse sea salt, and serve immediately.
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH FRESH TOMATO CAPER SALSA
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
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
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH MUSHROOMS
Categories Mushroom Appetizer Sauté Scallop Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 First-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Tent with foil to keep warm. Add 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, soy sauce and curry to same skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Boil until reduced to 1/3 cup, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 6 tablespoons butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking just until melted and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide mushrooms among 4 plates. Top with scallops. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.3.
SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish. Look for plump, sea scallops, ripe tomatoes, and tender spinach.
- Sear the scallops properly: Searing the scallops quickly over high heat will help to develop a nice crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Be sure to use a non-stick skillet or pan so that the scallops don't stick.
- Make the salsa ahead of time: The tomato salsa can be made up to a day in advance, which will save you time when you're ready to cook the dish. Just store the salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Wilt the spinach just before serving: Wilting the spinach will help to remove excess moisture and make it more tender. You can wilt the spinach in a large skillet or pot over medium heat, or you can steam it in a colander set over a pot of boiling water.
- Serve the dish immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it's cooked, while the scallops are still hot and the salsa is still fresh. You can garnish the dish with additional herbs, such as basil or cilantro, if desired.
Conclusion:
This seared scallops with tomato salsa, spinach, and mushrooms is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion. The scallops are cooked to perfection, the salsa is fresh and flavorful, and the spinach and mushrooms add a touch of earthiness. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's easy to make, too. So next time you're looking for a special meal, give this recipe a try.
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