Best 13 Seared Sea Scallops With Fried Onions Recipes

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Seared sea scallops with fried onions is an elegant and delicious dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The delicate flavor of the scallops is perfectly complemented by the crispy, savory fried onions, and the dish is easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating a culinary masterpiece!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

SEARED SEA SCALLOPS



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Seared on the outside with a light crust and tender on the inside. You may vary the amounts of all seasonings to suit your taste.

Provided by CHRISADAMS

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons lemon pepper
16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided

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 WITH CARAMELIZED ONION



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
2 white onions, thinly sliced
1 leek, whites only, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
1 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Pinch red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons sliced scallion greens
Dash sherry vinegar
8 (U-10) dry sea scallops
1 tablespoon butter
Squeeze fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions, leeks, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook stirring frequently until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and shiitake mushrooms. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the peas, red pepper flakes and scallions.
  • Season the broth with salt and pepper, to taste, and add a dash of sherry vinegar. Cook for 1 minute. Keep warm. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, to taste. In another large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Add the scallops and sear for 4 minutes. Flip the scallops, then squeeze in some lemon juice. Baste the scallops for 1 minute to finish cooking. Remove from heat. Spoon the caramelized onion mixture on serving plates and top each plate with 4 scallops. Serve.

QUICK PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS



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Delicious way to prepare scallops.

Provided by RACH7H

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Scallops

Time 21m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1 lemon, juiced
12 sea scallops
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in lemon juice and cook until evaporated, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits, about 3 minutes.
  • Place scallops 1/2 inch apart in the skillet. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and continue cooking until the second side is deeply browned, about 1 minute more.
  • Transfer scallops to a serving plate; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 285.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SKILLET SEA SCALLOPS



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You'll want to slip this recipe into the front of your last-minute guests file. Pasta and mixed greens nicely complement the tender, citrusy shellfish. -Margaret E. Lowenberg, Kingman, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound sea scallops
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, toss bread crumbs with salt. Dip scallops in crumb mixture to coat both sides, patting to help coating adhere. , In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until firm and opaque. Remove from pan; keep warm., Add wine, lemon juice and garlic to same pan; bring to a boil. Stir in parsley. Drizzle over scallops; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 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

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

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH WATERMELON THREE WAYS, CASTELFRANCO RADICCHIO, DANDELION GREENS AND RED ONIONS



Seared Scallops with Watermelon Three Ways, Castelfranco Radicchio, Dandelion Greens and Red Onions image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup champagne vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
Kosher salt
1 pound watermelon wedge
1 small head Castelfranco, cut into 1/2-inch-wide ribbons
1 cup dandelion greens, cut into 1/2-inch-wide ribbons
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 watermelon radish, peeled and julienned
Extra-virgin olive oil, for cooking
8 large sea scallops

Steps:

  • To pickle the watermelon rind, combine the champagne vinegar, water, sugar and 1 tablespoon salt in a large bowl. Carefully remove the rind from the watermelon. Using a mandoline or sharp vegetable peeler, shave the rind into ribbons about 1/8-inch thick. Add the watermelon rind ribbons to the bowl and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Drain and reserve the pickling liquid.
  • Dice the watermelon flesh into 1/2-inch chunks and add to a large bowl. Add the Castelfranco, dandelion greens, red onions, pickled watermelon rinds and watermelon radish to the watermelon chunks and toss to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid and a nice drizzle of oil into the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan with some oil over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Pat the scallops nice and dry and sprinkle with salt. Sear on each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes. The scallops will be done when they are no longer translucent, but it's important not to overcook them. Remove them from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • To serve, slice the scallops in half lengthwise and nestle alongside the three-watermelon salad.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CHEDDAR-ONION GRITS



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My holiday guests love shrimp and grits, but I wanted to shake things up one year. These pan scallops are crisp and tender and contrast well with the creamy cheddar grits. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
3 medium onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
12 sea scallops (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons canola oil
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions and salt; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add broth to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese and sour cream until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; keep warm., Meanwhile, pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Press flat sides into cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and firm., Serve with grits; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

SEARED SCALLOPS



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Butter is swapped out for coconut oil in this oh-so-simple seafood dish. Make sure your scallops are nice and dry before searing -- this is key to achieving a golden crust.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coconut oil
Scallops
Coarse salt
Wilted spinach
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; swirl in just enough coconut oil to coat bottom. Pat scallops dry, season with coarse salt, and add to skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip, season with coarse salt, and cook until browned and cooked through but still pink in center, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with wilted spinach and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.

PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH BROWNED BUTTER SAGE



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This recipe is absolutely to-die-for. I like to refer to these scallops as tender, sweet morsels of heavenly goodness. The scallops turn out succulent with a savory, seared brown crust on top and bottom and decadent bits of sage crisped in browned butter. This dish is worth savoring every last bite!

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Savory

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb sea scallops, colossal (approximately 8 at 2 inches in diameter)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sage, fresh, chiffonade (roll leaves into a bunch and chop into thin strips)

Steps:

  • With a paper towel, thoroughly dry all sides of scallops.
  • Season all sides of scallops evenly with garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Then evenly coat all sides with flour and pat of excess flour.
  • In an oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred), heat olive oil over medium-high heat until glistening.
  • Add scallops. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes and turn over when bottom edges change color 1/4 of the way up, and seared side has turned paper bag brown.
  • Lower skillet to medium heat. Add butter to pan (being careful not to burn). When butter has melted and begins to foam, baste scallops with it for 1 - 3 minutes. (The butter will become amber in color. If it seems to be any darker than "amber", reduce heat a little.)
  • During the last one minute of cooking time, sprinkle fresh sage into butter and allow to crisp. Scallops are done when their sides are evenly white from top to bottom (no longer opaque) or internal temperature reaches 140°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.7, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 994.4, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 29

PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS WITH ORANGE BRAISED SHALLOTS



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From the Chef at Citrine, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, Orlando. These are absolutely scrumptious.

Provided by CCinSC

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb large scallop
1 1/2 ounces olive oil
salt and pepper
1 cup orange juice
2/3 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 large shallots, peeled
1 1/2 ounces sherry wine vinegar
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Dry scallops well and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in large saute pan until smoking then add the scallops.
  • Don't overcrowd them.
  • Brown well.
  • Let cook over medium high heat until done, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Keep Warm.
  • In non-aluminum pan bring orange juice and concentrate to boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • In a saute pan, heat olive oil until almost smoking.
  • Add the shallots, browning them well on all sides.
  • Add orange juice mixture and chicken stock, cover.
  • Let simmer over moderate heat until shallots are nearly cooked through.
  • Remove shallots and let the remaining liquid reduce uncovered to about one cup.
  • Swirl in butter and serve immediately over shallots and scallops.

PAN-SEARED SEA SCALLOPS ON RED ONION MARMALADE



Pan-Seared Sea Scallops on Red Onion Marmalade image

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:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh sea scallops. If you can't find fresh scallops, frozen scallops will also work, but be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Sear the scallops in a hot skillet until they are golden brown and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become tough.
  • Season the scallops with salt and pepper, or your favorite seafood seasoning. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pat of butter before serving.
  • To make the fried onions, thinly slice a yellow or white onion. Toss the onion slices in a bowl with flour, salt, and pepper. Then, fry the onions in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the seared scallops with the fried onions on top. You can also add a side of your favorite dipping sauce, such as cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

Seared sea scallops with fried onions is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. The scallops are cooked to perfection and the fried onions add a crispy, flavorful topping. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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