Best 8 Seared Scallops With Vegetable Confetti Recipes

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In the culinary world, the delicate sweetness of seared scallops pairs harmoniously with a vibrant array of vegetables. This dish, often adorned with the colorful moniker "vegetable confetti," is a symphony of flavors and textures, tantalizing the palate with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, allow us to guide you through the journey of creating this exquisite dish. Embark on a culinary exploration as we reveal the essential steps, expert techniques, and the carefully curated blend of ingredients that will elevate your seared scallops to a culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS



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This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated, and, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h21m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 U-10 scallops
Salt and pepper
10 leaves spinach
2 tablespoon garlic
4 tablespoons white wine
Corn flapjacks, recipe follows
Orange honey butter, recipe follows
2 teaspoons cooked and crumbled pancetta
2 teaspoons chopped chives
Sweet potato curls, recipe follows
4 ounces pureed corn
1/4 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 thyme sprig
2 ounces heavy cream
1/2 pound butter
2 ounces honey
1 sweet potato
Hot oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a very hot pan with olive oil, sear the scallops; season with salt and pepper. Saute spinach with garlic and white wine to scald the spinach.
  • In the center of the plate, place 2 flapjacks. Place orange honey butter on top of flapjacks. Then top with spinach. Place scallops on the plate, in between the flapjacks. Place pancetta and chive in-between the scallops. Garnish with sweet potato curls.
  • Combine all ingredients. On a griddle using pan spray, drop 1 ounce of batter. Cook until golden brown.;
  • Reduce wine, orange juice, garlic, shallots, and thyme to sec (dry). Add heavy cream; reduce by half. Whisk in butter. Slowly finish with honey.;
  • Using a vegetable peeler, cut curls from sweet potato. Deep fry until crisp.

SEARED SCALLOPS



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For a seafood supper tonight, try Alton Brown's foolproof Seared Scallops recipe. The trick is to add a touch of butter to the pan for a golden sear.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 8m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 to 1 1/4 pounds dry sea scallops, approximately 16
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the small side muscle from the scallops, rinse with cold water and thoroughly pat dry.
  • Add the butter and oil to a 12 to 14-inch saute pan on high heat. Salt and pepper the scallops. Once the fat begins to smoke, gently add the scallops, making sure they are not touching each other. Sear the scallops for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. The scallops should have a 1/4-inch golden crust on each side while still being translucent in the center. Serve immediately.

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND CAVIAR



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Categories     Dairy     Shellfish     Sauté     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Scallop     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
12 large sea scallops, cut horizontally into 2 rounds
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
1/2 ounce caviar
4 fresh chives, cut into 1-inch lengths

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season scallops with salt and pepper. Cook scallops until golden on bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn over; sauté until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Cool to room temperature.
  • Top each scallop with 1/2 teaspoon crème fraîche. Top with caviar. Garnish with chives and serve.

SEA SCALLOPS AND FETTUCCINE



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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

4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine or additional broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 sea scallops (about 3/4 pound)
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

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 RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sea scallop, fine sea salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, garlic, dry white wine, fresh chives

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb sea scallop, side muscles removed
fine sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tablespoon dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the scallops and cook until golden brown on one side, 2-3 minutes.
  • Gently turn the scallops, and add the butter and garlic to the pan.
  • Continue to cook, spooning the butter over the scallops until they are cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add the white wine, cook another 10 seconds.
  • Serve with chives.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 0 grams

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH ZUCCHINI AND CARROT CAKES



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I got this from Cooks for Cause cookbook benefiting Susan G Komen foundation. This was contributed by the owners of the Savories Bistro in MN. This is really quite good!

Provided by kzbhansen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced lemon zest
2 tablespoons dill, fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons scallions or 2 tablespoons chives, minced
2 medium zucchini, shredded
2 medium carrots, shredded
3 tablespoons grated onions
1 cup sweet whole kernel corn
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1 -2 tablespoon butter or 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
16 large scallops
finely chopped red and yellow tomatoes

Steps:

  • For the cream, combine sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, scallions, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
  • For the zucchini carrot cakes, twist the zucchini and carrots in a dry kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Mix with the onion, corn, eggs and dill in a bowl. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper. Let stand for 20-30 minutes.
  • Heat the butter in a saute pan. Add the zucchini mixture by 1/4 cupfuls and saute until golden brown on both sides. Keep warm.
  • For the scallops, pat scallops with paper towel to dry well. Sear in a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides. Season to taste.
  • To assemble, place one vegetable cake on each plate and top each with 1 scallop. Top with the dill cream and finely chopped tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 136, Sodium 164.1, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH JALAPENO VINAIGRETTE



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This is an incredibly basic but extremely versatile dressing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and membranes removed
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 large fresh sea scallops
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 oranges, peeled and cut in between sections as segments

Steps:

  • Place jalapeno, rice vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard in a blender. Puree on high until mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Season scallops with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place scallops in skillet and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Garnish scallops with orange segments and drizzle jalapeno vinaigrette over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 472 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SAVORY SEA SCALLOPS AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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This is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to prepare again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. ENJOY!

Provided by JIM F.

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
¼ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute. Slice any scallops over 3/4-inch thick in half so they'll cook evenly; stir scallops, basil, and parsley into the skillet. Cook and gently stir just until scallops feel slightly firm when pressed with a finger, 2 to 3 minutes. Scallops will become tough and chewy if overcooked. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Pour in cream if you like a thicker sauce. Bring the mixture just to a bare simmer.
  • Serve over hot angel hair pasta; sprinkle to taste with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 527.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality, fresh scallops. Look for scallops that are plump and have a briny smell. Avoid scallops that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Sear the scallops properly. To get a nice sear, make sure the scallops are dry before cooking. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Sear the scallops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and opaque throughout.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you overcrowd the pan, the scallops will not cook evenly. Cook the scallops in batches if necessary.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. The vegetable confetti in this recipe is a great way to add flavor and color to your dish. Feel free to use any vegetables that you like. Some good options include zucchini, broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Season the scallops and vegetables well. Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for this dish. You can also add other spices and herbs, such as garlic powder, paprika, or thyme.

Conclusion:

Seared scallops with vegetable confetti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The scallops are tender and juicy, and the vegetable confetti adds a pop of flavor and color. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family.

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